Extruding Compounding Lead

Duties and Responsibilities

• Extrude quality stock of enough quantities required to run our molding presses to produce molded parts that meet our customer’s specifications.
• Set up Dispersion Enhanced Systems (DES) with a screen pack and Breaker Plate for formulas to be ran while maintaining traceability for all formulations running on the extruder.
• Load recipe and set up the extruders (Inner rings, Outer Rings, Ring Components) for items to be ran while maintaining the correct weight, length and width of stock.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot equipment related issues that are adversely affecting the unit’s production.
• Request maintenance as required to correct any maintenance issues relating to equipment needing attention.
• Maintain product traceability by coordinating stock and IPO numbers.
• Accurately maintain all required paperwork, including line clearance forms.
• Train and guide the work of new or less experienced operators or support personnel while working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Operate forklift and other material handling devices as needed to bring totes of compounded materials to be extruded to the extrusion area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all area, site and/or corporate policies, practices, procedures, and S.O.I.’s without exception including safety items.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned area as requested or assigned.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, work instructions, and all safety rules.

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a cGMP environment or relevant work experience required.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck for material handling.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to use normal tools of the trade.
• Must be willing to work as a team member.
• Must be able to make general decisions within authorized job responsibilities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in Quality including deviations, containment control, and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA).
• Forklift certification.