This position is key to leading Legacy Manufacturing in expanding capabilities into in-house hose extrusion. It will assist operations department through responsibility for the flexible PVC extrusion lines and ancillary equipment. Identify and follow through on opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and output of the extrusion lines. Develop and deliver reports on extrusion line performance to management. Identify maintenance necessities to keep lines running without disruption. Support quality assurance with incoming material inspection.
Responsibilities (major functions and accountabilities)
Specify new extrusion and ancillary equipment to fulfill production goals
Supervise installation and set up of extrusion operation equipment
Monitor extrusion equipment performance and identify service needs
Work with other departments to identify and develop new hose extrusion products
Establish and follow regular maintenance plans
Train operators on use of extrusion equipment
Monitor and adjust equipment for optimal quality and efficiency
Analyze incoming material using melt-flow index and torque rheometry
Job Qualifications (education, formal training, skills and experience required)
Must have 5+ years’ experience with thermoplastic extrusion manufacturing equipment and knowledge of thermoplastic materials used in extrusion.
Familiarity with flexible PVC extrusion, co-extrusion, polymer compounding, plastics, color & functional master batch processes a plus
Familiarity with lab equipment used to evaluate materials, experience with melt flow index and torque rheometer material analysis preferred
Minimum 2-year associates degree with emphasis in engineering sciences with five years of field experience required. Bachelor of Science in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or material science preferred.
Must have a continuous improvement mindset
Familiar with CAD software: Solidworks, Solidworks Enterprise PDM, etc.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze blueprints and schematics
Experience writing and following manufacturing procedures
Proficient with MS Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Work well in cross functional team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-starter and ability to complete projects with little supervision
Creative problem solving
Work well in cross functional team environment
Hands on, mechanically inclined
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Legacy Manufacturing
Cedar Rapids, IA
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