Molding Extrusion Technician II

Requisition ID:  35318  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

 

Molding Extrusion Technician II

2nd Shift Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Works independently to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and improve injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment. Daily activities to maintain the injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment include performing PM’s and monitoring equipment performance.  Job duties also include troubleshooting and repair on mechanical, pneumatic; hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems with regards to the injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment. Identifies opportunities to improve equipment performance and ability to manage small/large projects on the equipment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Independently performs repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on all plastic molding and extrusion equipment.
• Performs mold setups and mold insert changes.
• Performs final mold fitting for insert shutoffs.
• Performs extrusion line setup and startup as well as shut down and cleaning.  Makes process changes as needed.
• Ensures the calibrations are current on all machines and ensure proper operations after calibration.
• Applies aptitude for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repairs and knows when to consult with engineers on any technical problems beyond ability. 
• Implements permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems by developing the concept, prototype, design, documentation and modification of engineering control documents.
• Comprehends and performs all engineering changes on which trained.
• Performs documentation and regulatory recordkeeping responsibilities.
• Designs and builds special tools and instruments for use in maintenance of equipment.  May oversee others in the design and building of tools and instruments.
• Analyzes process information to refine maintenance procedures or initiate equipment modifications.
• Works with engineers and others during the building and installation of new equipment to ensure attention to maintenance of new equipment.  Responsible for the preparation of maintenance documentation for new equipment.
• Prepares proposals for expenditures on equipment repairs and replacements.
• Coordinates work of outside mold makers, contractors, and vendors.
• Continues to develop technical skills and knowledge (e.g. additional schooling, self-study, online training, and from more knowledgeable team members)
• Responds and executes work with a sense of urgency and utilizes support systems to minimize downtime.
• Provides operation training on the systems to maintenance techs and production operations.

• Works to support dept. KPI’s/Metrics/Objectives

• Performs tasks in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including safety, GMP and cleanroom requirements.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to work on other shifts and/or willing to be “on call” as needed or schedules.

• May lead special projects and assist supervisor with audits and/or recordkeepin