Production Technician l - Extrusion

The Production Technician I, Extruder is a Salaried Non-Exempt position which contributes to our mission of saving and sustaining lives by supplying and operating machinery that produces both spooled and cut tubing to be used in the manufacture of flexible containers which hold IV therapies, premixed drugs, renal therapies and other sterile solutions. Acquire and transport extruder blend using a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck). Supply, operate, clean and maintain the Tubing Cutter and Extruder ensuring the correct blend is used and the manufacturing specifications are attained. Roll produced tubing onto reels and place and secure on mobile rack for storage. Transport enclosed mobile rack to staging area. Calibrate, adjust and operate various product monitoring machines as necessary. Clean and maintain vacuum filters, breaker plates, extruder pin, screen plates and related equipment. Perform routine and preventative maintenance such as adjustments, replacement of machine parts, cleaning and lubrication while supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Perform scheduled quality checks (using various types of machinery and hand held measurement devices), disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary. Navigate the computerized Production Operating Management System (POMS) to access, manage and document batch information throughout the production process. Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur. Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles. Learn, understand and apply thorough quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).