Molding Extrusion Technician I

About the role

Molding Extrusion Technician I at Terumo BCT, Inc. is responsible for maintaining and repairing injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment. Key responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on all plastic molding and extrusion equipment.
• Performs mold setups and mold insert changes.
• Performs final mold fitting for insert shutoffs.
• Performs extrusion line setup and startup as well as shut down and cleaning. Makes process changes as needed.
• Applies aptitude for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repairs and knows when to consult with engineers on any technical problems beyond ability.
• Ensures the calibrations are current on all machines and ensures proper operations after calibration.
• Comprehends and performs all engineering changes on which trained.
• Performs documentation and regulatory recordkeeping responsibilities.
• Prepares proposals for expenditures on equipment repairs and replacements.
• Captains special projects and assists supervisor with audits and/or recordkeeping.
• Handles, collects, labels, and transfers hazardous waste following established procedures and guidelines.
• Must successfully complete training on biohazards.
• May be required to work on other shifts and/or willing to be “on call” as needed or schedules.
• Assists with spare parts inventory including purchasing spare parts, equipment and/or services, ordering parts, and tracking material and parts usage.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-years’ experience with direct plastic processing experience.
• Experienced with injection molding, plastics processing, plastic extrusion, tooling and assembly and awareness of polymer behaviors.
• Hands-on injection molding set-up experience and knowledge of mold design and construction.
• Hands-on plastic extrusion set-up experience and knowledge of die design and construction.
• Capable of doing mold maintenance including mold configurations without error.
• Capable of performing extrusion maintenance, cleanings, and configuration without error.
• Skilled in cleanroom and automated processes.
• Compliance with all safety requirements.
• Basic Troubleshooting/ Demonstrated Ability - Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic.
• Communication/ Collaboration - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate with peers.
• Strength, agility, dexterity to climb ladders, move in/out/on the equipment to perform set-ups and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.

Skills

• Experienced with injection molding, plastics processing, plastic extrusion, tooling and assembly and awareness of polymer behaviors.
• Hands-on injection molding set-up experience and knowledge of mold design and construction.
• Hands-on plastic extrusion set-up experience and knowledge of die design and construction.
• Capable of doing mold maintenance including mold configurations without error.
• Capable of performing extrusion maintenance, cleanings, and configuration without error.
• Skilled in cleanroom and automated processes.
• Compliance with all safety requirements.
• Basic Troubleshooting/ Demonstrated Ability - Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic.
• Communication/ Collaboration - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate with peers.
• Strength, agility, dexterity to climb ladders, move in/out/on the equipment to perform set-ups and maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive total reward offerings including compensation, benefits, recognition, and a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs.
• Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans.
• A robust wellness program.
• Life insurance and disability coverages.
• Voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance, etc.
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution.
• Vacation and sick time programs for associates.

Pay

Target Pay Range: $25.00 to $32.00 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate departmental needs.