Extrusion Technician

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Company Overview

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in the design, development, and production of medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for the vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team. There is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance our employees' lives, and the lives of the patients that depend on our products.

At Biomerics we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment & accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture places a premium on building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers as well as our team members.

Biomerics is a leading provider of laser processing services and contract manufacturing of medical components and assemblies to a wide range of customers throughout the United States and internationally. The company develops and implements leading-edge part-specific manufacturing processes utilizing such high-tech manufacturing tools as rapid prototyping, automation, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.

The company offers a uniquely friendly and supportive environment and strongly encourages its employees to learn and grow in their careers. The company offers its eligible employees a range of benefits which include medical and dental benefits, 401K, and paid time off.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all learning and then maintaining aspects of the polymer extrusion line(s) assigned, including but not limited to; set-up and tear down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and workflow.
• Work with production personnel and R&D to ensure extruded tubing meets requirements and make the proper adjustments as required.
• Provide extrusions in a timely manner as directed by department supervisor to ensure production and R&D schedules are met.
• Manage raw extrusion materials in a way that ensures traceability and prevents contamination.
• Generate documentation on extrusion the lots that is used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
• Follow established procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Other assignments as assigned by direct supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in hands on extrusion of medical grade tubing preferred, but not required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Medical Device manufacturing environment
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Must be proactive and show initiative in taking on and completing extrusion projects
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Specific Job Knowledge to acquire:

• Learn common terms for various materials (PA, PUR, POM, EVA, etc.)
• Master the less complex processes used in manufacturing (single lumen tubing, annealing, secondary processes performed on extruded tubing, etc.)
• Learn the calculations used for Area Draw Ratio (ADR), Direct Draw Ratio (DDR) and Draw Ratio Balance (DRB, also known as Draw Down Balance or DDB) and how it applies to single lumen tubing made from various materials.
• Learn the general principles of open tank sizing, vacuum sizing (contact/non-contact), tube on coatings and pressure coatings of substrates.
• An understanding the basic relationships of the process instrumentation to the observed effects on the process.
  
  

Salary Description

$25-30