Job Description
Job Description
Schedule
- Full-time
- 2nd Shift 3:30 pm to midnight
- 3rd Shift 12 am to 8:30 am
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Extrusion Technician to join our manufacturing team supporting the production of high-precision polymer tubing for commercial and medical-device applications.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with precision extrusion, medical-grade tubing, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and process optimization. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who takes pride in quality, understands tight tolerances, and can work independently in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Full-time | 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift
What You’ll Do
- Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust polymer extrusion equipment.
- Perform extrusion line setup and teardown, cleaning, maintenance, and changeovers.
- Produce high-precision medical tubing while maintaining tight dimensional tolerances.
- Operate and troubleshoot complex extrusion processes, including:
- Multi-lumen tubing
- Taper tubing
- Co-extrusion
- Balloon tubing
- Diagnose and correct equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
- Monitor extrusion parameters and make adjustments to maintain product quality and consistency.
- Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, vision systems, and laser micrometers.
- Maintain accurate production records, process documentation, and material traceability.
- Properly manage raw materials to prevent contamination and ensure traceability.
- Work with Production, Quality, and R&D teams to improve processes and meet customer specifications.
- Support efforts to reduce scrap, downtime, setup time, and manufacturing costs.
- Assist with tooling and fixture development in collaboration with external vendors.
- Train, coach, and mentor extrusion operators and other team members.
- Follow all applicable quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 standards.
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of hands-on precision extrusion experience, preferably in medical-device or medical-grade products.
- Experience with extrusion equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with medical tubing extrusion strongly preferred.
- Experience with multi-lumen, taper, co-extrusion, or balloon tubing is a plus.
- Understanding of extrusion equipment design, tooling, polymers, and process parameters.
- Experience working with tight dimensional tolerances and precision measurement equipment.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and word-processing applications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and production requirements.
Physical & Work Environment
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variations.
- Prolonged standing and repetitive motion.
- Frequent use of hands and manual dexterity.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
- Ability to work safely in a regulated manufacturing environment.