2nd Shift Machine Operator

Since 1976, TekniPlex Healthcare, located in Clayton, NC, has been producing medical tubing for a wide range of medical device applications including IV therapy, respiratory, dialysis, anesthesia, diagnostic and surgical equipment. We are actively recruiting for individuals who have a passion for producing a quality product that saves thousands of lives every day.

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Monday - Friday

3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. plus overtime as needed

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

• Set-up/Changeover extruder according to specification using material in pellet form to produce products meeting customer specifications, dimensions and weight.
• Troubleshoot all related equipment; including extruder and controls.
• Make machine adjustments to insure product meets dimensional and physical specifications, including adjustments to dies, speed and temperature.
• Ability to install and change appropriate tooling (cores, dies, head, screens, etc.).
• Weigh and mix pelletized materials according to production work order.
• Understanding of polymer resins and drying requirements.
• Complete product traceability, logs, production reports, data entry, etc. as required to document extrusion related activities.

Qualifications / Physical Demands

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience; preferably in extrusion or injection molding.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification through the company.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours or more.