Extrusion Technician (12-Hour Shift)

About Vantive

Vantive is a leading company specializing in vital organ therapies, committed to improving and extending patients' lives worldwide. With 70 years of innovation in kidney care, Vantive is expanding its impact through advanced digital solutions and services designed to enhance dialysis care and develop new therapies for vital organs. Joining Vantive means becoming part of a passionate and dedicated team striving to deliver longer, fuller lives for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and manage the extrusion process, including operation of extruder and auxiliary machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve process and machine issues to ensure production of quality products.
• Operate or learn to operate extruder machines, preparing and verifying production materials.
• Maintain machine cleanliness following 6S standards, including managing plastic scrap disposal.
• Set up extrusion lines as per assigned equipment and conduct measurements on extruded tubing to ensure conformity with specifications, making necessary adjustments.
• Store and package tubings appropriately for further processing.
• Monitor production line to detect and address any potential defects or operational issues.
• Take over machine during breaks, manage scrap disposal, and collect samples for measurement using calibrated instruments, entering data electronically.
• Adhere proactively to Environmental Health & Safety protocols, cGMP, and other compliance requirements.
• Assume ownership of equipment and tools during use, update production records timely, including Pitch Chart, OEE, MAR QDA & A&P.
• Support planned activities such as quarterly cleaning and shutdown procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess NITEC, Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
• Prior experience in extrusion or plastics processing preferred.
• Familiarity with basic computer operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrate a high sense of urgency by escalating potential safety, process, or quality concerns promptly.
• Competent in handling basic measuring instruments like vernier calipers, dial indicators, and optical comparators.
• Skilled in troubleshooting extrusion processes and equipment.

Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodation is provided for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process; applicants can request accommodations as needed.
• Be aware of recruitment fraud; Vantive does not engage in unsolicited requests for personal or financial information.