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BD (Tissuemed Ltd) · 3 days ago

Hot Extrusion Technical Associate (Days)

Sumter, SC

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies, dedicated to advancing health through innovative solutions. The Hot Extrusion Technical Associate will set up, maintain, and operate various equipment in the Rubber Department, ensuring production and quality standards are met through efficient operations.

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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