Extrusion Operator

Kelly Services is looking to hire several Site Logistics Operators/Material Handlers in Knoxville, TN for an industry leading chemical company. For this opportunity, you could be placed as a Chemical Finished Product Operator or a Polymers Packaging/Warehousing/Shipping Operator on a long-term, indefinite assignment. You will be working with chemicals and should be comfortable doing such - either with previous experience or the willingness to learn.

Support Cardio Vascular R&D Extrusion department by supplying clean tooling to the extrusion lines and partaking in the disassembly and reassembly of extruders.

• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• Follow all Process Instructions, Specification Boards, SOPs, DOPs, Quality Policy and other related documents
• Identify/communicate equipment/setup issues and provide status updates to Engineers/Supervisor/Peers.
• Prepare resins per Mix Resin procedure.
• Calibrate transducers and start purging the extruder.
• Maintain 5s and utilize all lean tools.
• Machine breakdowns and set ups
• Operate all burn room equipment and hand tools.
• Assemble parts and have quick change die carts ready for breakdowns.
• Make sure crosshead, extrusion line, and all equipment are aligned and straight.
• Operate the ultrasonic cleaner system and subsequent filter cleaning.
• Bubble test filters, bag and tag them, update filter inventory database, and bubble point database.
• Tooling set-up
• Define suitable tooling for extrusion requisition per DDR or DDB.
• Select correct filters for runs.
• Inspect damaged pin and dies. Remove damaged tooling from inventory.
• Assemble bullets and hypo-tubes to make extruder pins.
• Keep pin and die cart current with the availability board.
• Inventory control of tools and equipment.
• Clean and polish tooling, screws and extruder parts.
• Inspect extruder parts for wear.
• Assure the equipment is being handled properly at all times.
• Understand and follow department procedures and quality policies.
• Maintain an expected level of attendance and teamwork

High school diploma or GED.

• Extrusion and process troubleshooting.
• Machine breakdowns and set‑ups
• 2+ years of medical device manufacturing experience preferred
• 2+ years of mechanical experience preferred
• 2+ years of college or trade school preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisor
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to work with small components
• Ability to perform repetitive work
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety and ergonomics
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Physical
  
  Job Requirements:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and have good manual dexterity.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, lift, push or pull light weight occasionally 5‑20 pounds and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include excellent eyesight and good color vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers.

Training conducted by a burn room trainer on a different shift may be required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.