Extrusion Process Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with performing changeovers with minimal downtime Ensure all products are running at standard production rate for assigned shift Update, review and provide recommendations to plant Process Engineer for process sheet updates Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies. Ability to operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment at an elevated level to resolve complex issues with supporting plant maintenance, automation, and tooling teams Required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience). Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required Experience working with machinery Understanding of tooling, machining, material flow practices for extrusion and thermoforming Strong interpersonal skills to be able to train, communicate, and lead effectively Ability to work a 12 hours COP shift Preferred Qualifications: Two or four year technical degree or certification Project team coordinator experience Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and quality gauges to support a zero part defect environment.