Extrusion Set Up Technician - 1st Shift

POSITION INFORMATION: Boyd Corporation is seeking to add a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Extrusion Set-Up Technician! Working at Boyd isn’t your usual manufacturing experience. In a nutshell, our Extrusion Set-Up Technicians are responsible for the set-up of plastic extruders to produce quality sealing solutions in accordance with established procedures/guidelines and our customer requirements. The ideal person will be a team player with a drive to succeed and a willingness to help others. We are a fast-growing company, so candidates should be prepared to support our efforts with overtime work as needed. This is a role best suited for someone with a background in plastic extrusion. Pay is based on experience and skill set. This is a full-time, 1st shift position which includes, Weekly attendance bonus Outstanding benefits package PTO and Vacation available on day 1! ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up tooling and run extrusion equipment for multiple materials and line configurations, as well as, the set-up of all downstream equipment. Operate plastic extrusion equipment without direct supervision. Clean equipment and tools used in the extrusion process. Complete documentation as it relates to machine set-up and quality system requirements and update set-up sheets as required. Identify and correct problems: apply experience and knowledge in making adjustments and training of others in areas of expertise; document changes; monitor and focus on scrap reduction. Identify and assist in resolving safety issues associated with processes or equipment. Maintain compliance with good manufacturing processes. Relieve operators when rotations for breaks are needed. Produce quality parts; inspecting and approving profiles to ensure they meet all manufacturing requirements. Inspect the quality of materials and alert the Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel of material issues and/or failures immediately. Inspect the quality of machinery and report equipment failures to the Maintenance Department. Ensure that all required paperwork is accurate, detailed, and complete. Must have the knowledge to set up all lines within the manufacturing plant. ABOUT US Out of our Elkhart, Indiana facility, Boyd has a fully dedicated and innovative team focused on providing highly engineered and patented total sealing system solutions to the Recreational Vehicle Industry. With decades of expertise, a passion for engineering innovation and the highest value solutions, Boyd is the world leader in sealing technology and RV parts for fifthwheels, travel trailers and motorhomes. As a unique provider of innovative solutions, Boyd Corporations is in a multitude of industries such as aerospace, medical, consumer electronics and recreational vehicles to name only a few. We partner and serve some of the top organizations around the world. Our diversification and our global reach in the US, Asia and Europe, mean we offer many ways for you to grow and develop your career. There is no limit to what you can accomplish at Boyd. We push the limits of your potential and provide you with the tools you need for a successful career. >