Extrusion Operator 2nd Shift

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products - you help shape what’s next.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

·Successful Completion of Reading & Math

·Successful Completion of IVO certification training. ( Industrial Vehicle Operator )

·Successful Completion of JSA reading. ( Job Safety and Health Analysis)

·Successful Completion of GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practices)

·Capable of performing all the tasks of an extruder helper and assistant.

·Capable of directing the activities of his/her crew.

·Monitor product quality, process parameters, and crew performance.

·Demonstrated leadership ability.

·Good communication skills

·Able to disassemble and clean extrusion die.

·Basic understanding of inks and printability.

·Knowledgeable in using a strobe light to identify print and web defects.

·Understanding of how to measure and adjust viscosity.

·Change impression and nip rolls.

·Able to interpret lab data and make the appropriate process adjustments.

·Set and adjust extruder coating and laminating weight.

·Working knowledge of profile control and die adjustment.

·Capable of setting process parameters based on SOP and MOP.

·Knowledge of different polymer resins and their melt temperatures.

·Able to change resins and use the appropriate purge procedure.

·Good understanding of die care and maintenance.

·Changeover machine and select the proper web path and materials based on production order.

·Assist maintenance with routine machine repairs.

·Prepare, clean, and change screen pack and coex adapter.

·Able to install and remove droll stick.

·Understand copy standards and cylinder unwind direction.

·Capable of installing and operating steam bar.

·Recognize and correct print and other product quality defects.

·Good mainframe and Lotus Notes computer skills.

·Basic keyboarding skills. Qualified extruder helper with at least two years experience.

·Qualified extruder assistant with a least one year experience.

·Qualify as an Assistant Extruder Operator or Assistant Press Extruder Operator

WORKING CONDITIONS

TRI-SEAL commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

List physical demands of the job such as standing for extended periods of time, lifting requirements, repetitive tasks, etc.

The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and / or the employee.