Extrusion Operator

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 designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for 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 Biomerics' values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and the patients who depend on our products.

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

Job Description

• 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.

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.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in hands on extrusion of medical grade tubing
• Minimum 1 year 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

Biomerics offers the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, and 401k.

Please, No Recruitment Agency calls or emails (we are not using recruitment services for this or any other role posted).

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