Molding​/Extrusion Technician

Northborough - 10A Forbes, 10A Forbes Rd, Northborough, Town of, MA 01532, USA

• Set-ups and tear downs of extrusion lines including essential paperwork
• Starts extrusion lines and adjusts process to meet specifications.
• Communicates with Manufacturing Engineer on all tool damage and wear
• Extruder and line cleaning and inspection, including tooling.
• Basic trouble shooting techniques to bring product back to specification.
• Trains operators in line operation and inspection.
• Advanced trouble shooting techniques.
• Can identify root cause of extrusion problems and fix, ie material, equipment, process
• Performs simple maintenance of equipment
• Does not need supervision to run entire process and complete extrusion orders
• Completes all paperwork with minimal to no errors.
• Works with NPD to run new product trials
• Works with NPD to create process characterization and solve advanced technical extrusion problems.
• Works with Manufacturing Engineers to determine root cause and solutions.
• Works with Manufacturing Engineers to write up work instructions and assess process stability and cost savings.

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Silicone or Plastic extrusion or related experience
• Level 1: 2 years Silicone or Plastic Extrusion experience
• Level 2: 5 years Silicone or Plastic Extrusion experience
• Level 3: 10 years Extrusion, set-up and training experience
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Commitment to be present for all assigned shifts
• Team player and independent worker
• Mechanical aptitude

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