Job Details
Job Location
PPC Pleasant Prairie - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Position Type
Full Time
Description
The Medical tubing extrusion operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining extrusion machinery to produce high-quality medical tubing products. This skilled and detail-oriented role will be essential in ensuring the precision, high quality and consistency of our manufacturing processes. This is a meticulous and detail-oriented position that is critical in maintaining the integrity and sterility of our medical products.
Key Functions:

• Safety: Work safely, following all safety policies and proactively enforcing and participating in the safe work of others. Be a leading example of adherence to all internal safety procedures and policies to keep a clean and organized manufacturing environment.
• Machine Operation: Set up, operate and monitor extrusion equipment to produce medical tubing according to specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any issues with the extrusion process or equipment to minimize downtime and increase uptime.
• Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of extrusion equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with cleanroom standards.
• Quality Control: Perform regular inspections and measurements of extruded products to ensure they meet quality standards. Also collaborate with the quality control team to identify and report defects or issues with products.
• Inspection: Conduct visual inspections of products to ensure they meet quality specifications before packaging.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production runs, including material usage, machine settings and any issues encountered.
• Cleanroom Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to cleanroom protocols to prevent contamination.
• Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory levels of packaging materials and report and shortages to the supervisor.
• Compliance: Follow all Safety and regulatory guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment. (PPE)

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Previous experience operating extrusion equipment, preferably in a cleanroom or medical device manufacturing environment.
• Skills:
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications
  • Attention to detail and precision of work
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. English/ Spanish language is desired.
  • Basic computer skills or documentation purposes. MS Office and working in an ERP system

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 75 lbs. consistently and higher occasionally.
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Manual dexterity to handle small components
• Capable of working on 12-hour shifts, some weekends.