Independent Contractor Extrusion Specialist Jobs

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

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 are 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.

JOB SUMMARY

TekniPlex is hiring an Operations Extrusion Specialist for our City of Industry, CA facility. The Extrusion Specialist is responsible for executing assigned technology projects.  The specialist will handle projects, with a hands-on approach, related to the introduction and execution of new product programs for prototypes and validations, including processes, equipment, and tooling.  The specialist will also provide, when needed, technical assistance to support manufacturing operations projects such as continuous improvement, process optimization, and process related safety modifications.  This role will be part of the team that drives projects within the plant and facilitate cross department communication and task execution.  This will require the individual be able to manage projects without direct reports while ensuring compliance of company policies, procedures and objectives regarding processes, initiatives and projects. The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000 per year for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Methods and practices in line with the manufacturing strategy.
• Work with the NPI/Tech Ops Extrusion Specialist to develop extrusion expertise.
• Work with the quality team as needed during investigations that pertain to extrusion issues.
• Potential travel to different sites to aid in more difficult extrusions.
• Train operations extrusion operators to run the lines independently.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Assist in the development of technical specifications for future projects and technologies.
• Responsible for setting up and running extrusion Level 0 prototypes/samples and single lot charge runs associated with Technical Operations projects.
• Perform duties required to support the creation of prototype products, such as physical property testing, packaging, and any secondary operations.
• Responsible for day-to-day activities and prioritization.
• Work with the Technical Operations team to ensure lead times and capabilities are accurate to the organization’s competency.
• Provide technical input to the sales team and customers during project initiation phase for scope and schedule.
• Be the plant liaison for trials and participate in all associated meetings and activities to ensure success.
• Support the transfer of completed Technical Operations projects into Operations, including providing process history documentation and supporting oversight during manufacturing transition phase.
• Work on the line with operations during handoff from PQ to first production run. Ensure there is a seamless transition from PQ to first production run.
• Provide extrusion expertise to the extrusion operators where needed within the plant.
• Provide extrusion expertise and guidance to the Operations team on continuous improvement and process optimization projects by reviewing project plans, process data, and root cause analysis.
• Support plant operations and capital projects when Technical Operations input is required.
• Recommend methods, technologies, and trials for process capability improvement based on manufacturing needs and capabilities.
• Assist with root cause investigation and corrective action trials, with a six-sigma approach, of escalated rejects and customer complaints that require Technical Operations input.
• Responsible for extrusion related MOS projects.
• Manage local plant tooling.
• Aid in pro-track plant projects.

Knowledge Management:

• Input project updates onto the Knowledge.

All technical operations will be measured against annual, mid-term, and long-term targets reflecting strategic targets in the following areas:

• Product execution;
  • Work within the operations team to meet plant KPI’s
  • Deliver on assigned MOS and Pro-Track projects
  • Ensure PQ hand offs are seamless to operations
  • Ensure all processes are in accordance with validated state and the cost model assumptions.
  • Costs versus budget

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with hands-on extrusion is required
• Background must include experience in more than one of the following areas: medical device manufacturing, extrusion, injection molding, process improvement, industrial manufacturing
• A solid knowledge of plastics is preferred
• Ability to speak English & Spanish is a plus
• Ability to come up to speed efficiently.
• Knowledge of production line shift work is required.
• Effective communication, listening, and diagnostic skills are required to communicate with internal team members from various departments.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team is essential.
• Individual must be hands-on and willing to work in the production environment including off shifts when positions require.
• The ability to travel as necessary.
• English communication (speak, read and write)
• MS Office required (Email, Outlook, Word, Excel)

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Company

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.