SUMMARY

As an Extrusion Technician, you’ll provide technical assistance and support needed to operate machinery within Argos Corporation’s commercial or medical operations. You’ll set-up, operate, troubleshoot, and clean all extrusion manufacturing equipment per specialized standards. You’ll fill out production documentation per ISO13485 regulated Quality Management System Work Instructions, perform raw material management, conduct mixing and blending of raw material components, handle finished goods packaging, and you will provide mentorship to team members.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Sets up, runs, and adjusts manufacturing equipment per specialized standards on multiple pieces of machinery and/or processes.
Operates equipment and performs troubleshooting as needed.
Performs quality checks to assure product compliance and examines product for defects.
Uses quality tools such as calipers, micrometers, and pin gauges along with vision systems and laser micrometers
Fills out production documentation per GMP.
Take action to ensure quality limits and efficiency targets are met.
Monitor raw material usage and tracks production throughout production lots.
Organizes work area and work team maintaining a clean work area.
Performs total machine clean out and reset.
Handles change overs and clean ups of machinery.
Works independently with little supervision.
Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Trains and provides mentorship.

OTHER DUTIES AND SKILLS MAY INCLUDE:

Complex medical extrusions such as multi-lumen, multi-layer, and bump tubing
Deliver effective feedback while delegating work responsibilities to peers.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals and fractions.
Understanding of weights and measures, including metric.
Read precision measuring instruments.
Strong trouble shooting and critical thinking skills.
Communicate effectively (both verbally and written).
Must be flexible regarding manufacturing environment work schedules.
Complete work within GMP and ISO13485 compliance.
Work safely within guidelines.
Can lift up to 50lbs, consistent lifting of less than 20 lbs.
Capable of standing on feet for long periods of time while monitoring equipment.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED equivalency required; Technical High School diploma preferred or Associates Degree in STEM field.
Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment or strong demonstratable equivalency required.
Experience working in a controlled system (Ex: ISO9001/13485); Medical device industry background preferred.
Experience working with melt extrusion.

Available shifts:

3rd Shift

Sunday - Thursday (11:45PM – 8AM)

1st Shift starts Sunday at Midnight (Monday morning)
Last shift ends Friday morning at 8AM

About Us

As a privately held company, all of our clients have the ability to work directly with both the owners and the engineers. Our long-term customers can attest to the quality and dedication we provide with each product we manufacture, as well the attention and priority we give to each client we work with. Our devotion to both our customers and products merely demonstrates our enthusiasm for innovation as well as our motivation to do what we do every day. Our building is conveniently located within 30 minutes of both Boston and Providence, areas which are continually at the forefront of medicine, industry, and technology.

Our Mission

We are committed to going above and beyond to meet the requirements of our customer. We will do this by delivering the highest quality product, on-time, with impeccable service, and by maintaining and continually improving the effectiveness of our quality management system.

Take Control of Your Future

Begin your career with Argos and become part of a team creating products that make a difference in people’s lives!

If you are a motivated individual interested in joining a growing company, an organization whose employees work hard and have the tools to do their job, Argos Corporation is the place to take control of your future. Argos is making a name for itself because of the quality and commitment of its employees and their dedication to quality in everything they do. If being part of this type of environment gets you excited then Argos could be the right place for you.

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