Extrusion Technician-1st & 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Extrusion Technician-1st & 3rd Shift

Educational requirements: High school diploma or GED; 3-5 years of extrusion experience.

Reports to: Manufacturing Operations Manager.

Primary responsibility: Maximize extrusion productivity on up to 3 extrusion lines.

1. Essential functions of position (not limited to tasks listed):

1. Troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments to all affected equipment to produce parts that meet customer specifications and quality standards;
2. Coordinate with Manufacturing Supervisor on cell work assignments to minimize downtime on extruders and ensure on-time delivery to customers;
3. Work with the Extrusion Engineer and/or the Chief Technical Officer in developing new product processing conditions;
4. Work with Quality Control in developing appropriate measuring methods for new products;
5. All functions listed for Extruder Operators;
6. All functions listed for Manufacturing Associates.

Is the work described above checked by another individual? Yes

Consistent motor skills and other requirements of the position:

Persistent: Standing: 45% Sitting: 45% Walking: 10%

Consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs. – Occasionally

Minimum lifting of 1 lb. – Frequently

Maximum carrying distance of up to 100 ft. – Rarely

Reaching – must be able to reach machines and/or materials up to 6 ft. from the floor – Frequently

Kneeling – Rarely

Climbing stairs – Occasionally

Repetitive motion – right/left hand/wrist – Occasionally

Repetitive motion – right/left foot/ankle – N/A

Continuous arm motions – Yes

Must be able to avoid potentially moving objects which could cause injury – Yes

Must be able to grasp and move objects consistently and regularly – Yes

Vision: intricate nature of work requires vision of 20/20 with or without corrective lenses – Yes

Must be able to use gaging equipment and tools – Yes

Must demonstrate ability to work productively and efficiently with others – Yes

Microspec offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Matching 401K plan annually after 1 year

Entry-level 2 weeks paid vacation

64 Hours personal/sick time (unused time paid out at the end of the year)

Annual discretionary bonus

Base Salary range-$31-$33 per hour based on experience

25% Third Shift Differential