3rd Shift Machine Operator - Tekni-plex

Since 1976, Natvar, A TekniPlex Healthcare Company, 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.

3rd Shift Machine Operator
Sunday – Thursday
11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.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 Machine Operator experience; PREFERABLY IN EXTRUSION OR INJECTION MOLDING.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours or more.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.