Extrusion Process Technician
ICU Medical
Extrusion Process Technician
ICU Medical
IV therapy systems and safety solutions
Position Summary
The objective of this position is to ensure the proper functioning and availability of extrusion machines by correctly executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities and configurations to ensure compliance with quality standards for the products processed by this equipment and adherence to all internally established criteria.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure component specifications are met at each startup and coordinate sample inspections with Quality Assurance.
Operate plastic extrusion machines and peripheral equipment, including tool changes, operational support, and equipment maintenance.
Maintain extrusion tooling (cleaning and polishing after use) and use the tools appropriately for this maintenance.
Ensure, through constant monitoring and in accordance with procedures, that the extruders meet production plans.
Ensure, through constant monitoring, the optimal operation of the extruders (speed, temperatures, parameters, tooling, etc.).
Work as a team with the production, quality, and engineering departments to guarantee the quality of the processed parts.
Complete the documentation for the extrusion process (parameters, dimensions, results graphs).
Adhere to the parameters as needed, within the validated window, whenever problems are found in the parts caused by natural and non-natural process variations, and report any situation that could compromise the final product.
Work proactively with the production and engineering supervisor, as well as the line leader and quality inspector, to resolve problems in the extrusion process.
Manage the spare parts inventory (stock) to maintain assigned equipment in optimal operating condition.
Coordinate with the production supervisor to execute the activities necessary to meet daily production plans.
Participate in scrap reduction projects.
Make improvements to assigned equipment to ensure optimal operating conditions.
Understand and apply the policies and procedures of the ISO 13485 Quality Management System, the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and any other system required by the company for its operation.
Knowledge & Skills
Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Office).
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
Work Environment
Work is performed in a clean room environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time; depending on the machine they are operating
Operator is required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data
Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 50 pounds
Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
IV therapy systems and safety solutions
ICU Medical focuses exclusively on IV therapy across the care continuum. It develops and supplies IV therapy systems, software, and consumables designed to fit existing clinical workflows and improve patient safety and experience. Its product line includes dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needle-free connectors that reduce bacterial transfer, a broad range of IV smart pumps for large-volume, pain-management, and ambulatory use, and IV medication safety software that interoperates with IV-EHR systems to support safer, more efficient care. The company differentiates itself by being 100% focused on IV therapy (a result of acquiring Hospira Infusion Systems) with extensive manufacturing and supply capabilities and the broadest IV pump portfolio, enabling strong compatibility with many EHR systems. ICU Medical’s goal is to improve the safety and efficiency of IV therapy and strengthen the clinical experience for patients and caregivers.
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