Production Technician - Shift 1

About the role

Molecular Products, Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of life-critical devices for the treatment of breathable gases. We are seeking an Extrusion Technician based near Louisville, CO to produce soda lime products on the extrusion process, a critical product line helping to save the planet. This role is part of Filtration Group, a global market-leading provider of filtration solutions across life sciences, indoor air quality, and industrial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture soda lime products to support packaging operations, adhering to the production schedule.
• Start up extruder, dryer, and backend processing equipment.
• Unload finished bags from the bulk bag loader on the extrusion line.
• Monitor process performance and respond to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Dispose of and replace filled waste containers generated by the process.
• Produce new chemical batches according to standard formulations.
• Replace chemical totes or drums as required.
• Shut down extruder and record all bag output and waste on production logs.
• Calculate daily process screening yields and overall yields.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the extrusion production area.
• Cross-train in soda line packaging areas and support packaging lines as needed.
• Adhere to MPI protocols for QMS, ITAR, and EH&S compliance.
• Strive to achieve daily production goals in support of customer demand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in an industrial/chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of general chemical safe handling practices.
• Detail-oriented with ability to preserve, record, and report required data.
• Familiarity with automated production/process equipment (e.g., chemical pumps, valves, tanks, agitators, conveyor motors).
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional attitude and work ethic.
• Familiarity with 5S practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving powered forklifts.
• Experience using an HMI to control semi-automated continuous manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Good dexterity with hands.

Pay

$22.25 hourly.

Schedule

Shift 1: 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM.