Blueprints, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Entrepreneurship, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Extrusion, Hand Tools, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mathematics, Medical Equipment, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Polymers, Product Lifecycle, Production Costing, Production Machining, Prototyping, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Sustainability, Technical Support, Time Management
Who we are:
Polyzen is a leading developer and manufacturer of customized polymer-based materials, films, components, and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our range of materials and processing technologies allow us to provide optimum solutions for innovation-driven companies, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to major medical device manufacturers. From prototype development through full-scale production, we take pride in our quality, technical expertise, and customer service, and we strive to provide the best value throughout the product life cycle.
2nd shift: Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm
About the role:
The Extrusion Production Technician II is responsible for ensuring that the extrusion line runs efficiently resulting in high-quality products. This role is a key contributor to the team's continuous improvement efforts in achieving monthly production metrics and in safety, quality, sustainability, and production costs.
What you will do:
- Perform machine setups, production, and development runs to hit desired product specifications with minimal oversight.
- Aid in the troubleshooting and general maintenance of extrusion equipment.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) when completing daily tasks.
- Use production travelers and other documentation to identify and confirm raw material accuracy prior to starting manufacturing runs.
- Mix, blend, dry, and transfer raw materials per product specifications.
- Comply and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure all quality documentation is completed correctly.
- Perform inspection of final products to ensure that senior extrusion operators are completing operational reviews in a timely manner.
Who you are:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, machine operations or a cleanroom environment
- Knowledge and ability to solve mathematical equations that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure
- Effective communication and collaboration amongst co-workers and cross-functional teams
- Read, interpret, and utilize complex drawings, diagrams, and blueprints
- Proficiency in operating hand tools or power equipment
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Perks / Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Breaks
- Annual Bonuses
- 401k with excellent company match
- Health Insurance with multiple plans to choose from
- Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability