VitalPath ยท 1 month ago
Extrusion Technician - 2nd shift
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$26.65/hr - $30.19/hr
5+ years expVitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner specializing in complex catheter solutions. The Extrusion Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining extrusion equipment to ensure high-quality production and delivery, while also troubleshooting and supporting team goals.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Responsible to independently start machines and set controls to specified temperature, speed and adjust controls as necessary
Perform tear-down, setting up, selecting dyes and parts according to specifications, and performing basic maintenance on the extrusion machine(s)
Responsible for operating the extrusion machines, including laser mic and ultra-sonics with full set-up, tear down
Ability to extrude complex parts including co-extrusions, tri-layer, multi-lumen and second pass over braid
Perform in-process inspection, package extrusions and label
Perform mandrel reflow extrusion test
Measure and examine extruded products for 100% quality. Adjust equipment as needed to eliminate defects to meet specifications
Ability to assist running R&D / prototype extrusion runs
Collect and provide extrusion data to ERP, Engineer(s) and production management
Frequent troubleshooting of equipment, tools and processes
Work cross functionally with other departments to achieve continuous improvement goals/metrics
Train extrusion operators and track their performance
Support/lead inline improvements and enhancements through engineering drawings demonstrating solutions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED plus related certification/training
5+ years extrusion work experience
Willing to work in a team environment and promote teamwork among others
Excellent knowledge of workorder and manufacturing process/procedures
Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills
Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and cGMP
Experience working with polymers-particularly Pebax, Nylon, PEEK, Urethanes
General math skills with metric conversions
Understand basic blueprints/specifications
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a periodic basis
Required to stand for long periods of time
Preferred
Post High School education in related field
Additional extrusion or plastic injection molding classroom training or equivalent experience
Experience with vacuum extrusions
2-3 years of medical device experience in a clean room environment
Benefits
Comprehensive, Low Cost Health and Dental Insurance Plans Available
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Short and Long Term Disability
Supplemental insurances (short term disability, AD&D, life insurance, and more)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time
Paid Holidays
401K with company match
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Company
VitalPath
VitalPath is a medical & catheter and medical design company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nicole Ramus
Vice President, Global Sales
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