BD · 1 day ago
Hot Extrusion Technical Associate (Days)
USA SC - Sumter
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. As a Hot Extrusion Technical Associate, you will set-up, maintain and operate Regrind, Mill, and Extruders equipment in the Rubber Department, assisting in various operations to meet production and quality standards.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Keep ingredient hoppers and oil systems supplies at proper levels
Supply minor ingredients to 2nd floor area for Banbury usage
Maintain necessary records for proper lot and batch traceability
Set-up mixer and auxiliaries as required for a specific mix or formulation using tape or manual control
Inspect mixer to make sure all services are operating (i.e. lubricator, cooling water, dust collector, air supply and process oil)
Collect deficiencies and report any breakdown to supervisor
Supply rubber to in-feed conveyor, load minor ingredients in mixer hopper at proper time
Monitor operation of automatic loading, mixing and discharge system for any miscellaneous loads of ingredients
Record necessary data in operating log provided
Operate hand and electrical trucks to move and relocate materials as necessary
Maintain daily machine downtime log
Inspect mill to make sure all services are operating, i.e. safety stops, lubricator and cooling water
Report any malfunction to Supervisor or Technician immediately
Operate mill as follows: allow batch of rubber to drop completely through mill rollers
Reload batch on mill, cross blend as needed to obtain uniform dispersion of stock
Position mill knives and strip off batch to cooling system
Cut and deliver QC samples as required
Maintain batch and/or lot history documentation; label all samples with correct identification
Maintain dip tank for the cooling conveyor system
Assist batch-off operator in maintaining of production standard for rubber stock and batch-off cooling unit
Perform required PM’s
Set-up Extruder to produce pellets as set-up in standards, and specifications
Check the slurry contents as per standards
Monitor extruding and pelletizing operation to standard set-up. Report any problems to Supervisor/Lead
Load totes with pellets on skid for transfer to cold room
Perform general Preventative Maintenance tasks
Set-up, maintain and operate regrind equipment and all auxiliary processes (washer, granulator, conveyors)
Monitor incoming waste material to be processed for correct identification and separation by compound type
Perform particle size analysis of regrind materials per provided test methods
Assign and maintain lot history documentation of all regrind material
Monitor and maintain first in, first out staging and storage of all incoming waste and outgoing regrind materials
Monitor and document liquid nitrogen supply and usage
Perform line clearances and required GMP cleaning
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area paying particular attention to oil, waster, cardboard paper and other foreign matter that could contaminate product
Observe all Safety and Environmental Procedures and Quality System Requirements
You must be able to reach, bend and lift 35 lbs. daily
Must be willing to be trained in other areas of production where the skill level requirements may be lower
Knowledge and adherence to safety procedures and programs
Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor, Lead, or business needs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
2+ years manufacturing environment or related experience required
Forklift qualifiable and clean driving record required
Mechanical Proficiency/Skills is required
Good mechanical aptitude, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination
Able to read, write and do simple math
Computer literacy
Preferred
6+ months forklift experience preferred
1+ years of mechanical experience preferred
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$540MKey Investors
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