Production Technician l - Extrusion Job at Baxter (Marion)

Job Responsibility

Acquire and transport extruder blend using a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)
Supply, operate, clean and maintain the Tubing Cutter and Extruder ensuring the correct blend is used and the manufacturing specifications are attained
Roll produced tubing onto reels and place and secure on mobile rack for storage
Transport enclosed mobile rack to staging area
Calibrate, adjust and operate various product monitoring machines as necessary
Clean and maintain vacuum filters, breaker plates, extruder pin, screen plates and related equipment
Perform routine and preventative maintenance such as adjustments, replacement of machine parts, cleaning and lubrication while supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Perform scheduled quality checks (using various types of machinery and hand held measurement devices), disposition product, identify any deviations that may occur and take the appropriate action to include stopping production on the machine if necessary
Navigate the computerized Production Operating Management System (POMS) to access, manage and document batch information throughout the production process
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
Learn, understand and apply thorough quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age
CRC (Career Readiness Certification) Silver level
Possess or be able to obtain Worksaver Operator Certification
Production Technician or manufacturing experience with duties including preventative maintenance, machine troubleshooting, etc.
Basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings
Ability to perform basic mathematics
Proficient in how to use measurement tools as well as basic hand tools
Basic computer skills required
This position requires frequent grasping, pushing/pulling and reaching with hands and arms. The position also involves lifting up to 50 pounds
Pass the Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) physical
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder level, reach at or below shoulder level, kneel, twist and bend at the neck, twist and bend at the waist and balance
Normal visual acuity is necessary