Extrusion Operator: 1st Shift

What you will be responsible for:

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for extruding life‑saving medical tubing, including set‑up and tear‑down of the entire extruder line, all applicable downstream equipment such as vacuum tanks, water tanks, pullers, cutters, conveyors, driers, coilers, and measuring equipment. Full training is available for this position, which will take place during the first shift and then you will transition to the second shift.

• Produces Medical grade extrusions of various profiles simple to complex.
• Reads and understands product drawings to determine product specifications and tooling needed for extruded tubing.
• Sets up extruder and relevant tooling. Prepares all raw compounds needed to start any extrusion run/batch.
• Operates and maintains all extrusion tooling, dies, mandrels, and associated equipment.
• Reviews dimensions and measurements on drawings or routers before starting/setting up for the extrusion process.
• Uses basic measuring equipment to confirm product specifications, including but not limited to micrometers, dial indicators, dial calipers, and rulers.
• Set‑up/tear‑down and clean all extrusion equipment after daily run.
• Complete all documentation for work orders/routers as required per ISO procedures.
• Enters basic run information into computer system.
• Check all tooling/machines for damage or wear.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs., i.e., raw material several times daily.
• Extrusion experience, medical grade tubing preferably.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve difficult technical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, reasoning, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work well and effectively with others.
• Strong attention to detail and note‑taking abilities.
• Punctuality.

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Prefer 2+ years minimum plastics extrusion experience.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision coverage
• FSA
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and Team Members. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.