Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Make PTFE tube by operating sintering ovens and take up equipment; monitor for proper product quality.

         Provide Quality Control lab with test samples from each extrusion

         Adjust pads on take up according to the size of diameter on manufacturing specifications and change oven profiles according to instructions

         Communicate number of preforms needed for job based on footage to extrusion department

         Create SPC chart for new job to track OD

         Monitor and measure wall thickness, OD and ID of beginning and ending cuts

         After finished tube is extruded, pressure test with air

         If needed, run finished tube through roller test before pressure testing with air

         Fill out Preform Record Form, enter data into MRP, print labels and use scanner to place in stock 

         Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices

         Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines

         Report production issues to Direct Lead

         Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training):

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status required
• Must be able to read work orders and interpret manufacturing specifications, understand and use shop math, use and interpret measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometers, pi tape, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate manufacturing equipment (i.e., sintering ovens, take up, pressure test machine, etc.)
• Must be able to write legibly, read and speak English

         Must be able to work and communicate with peers

         Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands

• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals and computer skills preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), walking, working under normal conditions. Exposure to hot machinery (sintering ovens), fluoropolymer resin and isopar fumes. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required when working in the mfg plant. All PPE provided by Company.  

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.