Extrusion Equipment Operator - Woburn, United States - Fusion Optix

Description

• Exciting opportunity for an experienced, talented and ambitious extrusion professional to join a fast-paced and creative production team at the forefront of the global LED lighting revolution.
• You will perform a variety of tasks associated with the production and quality assurance of new optical components based upon profile, film and sheet extrusion processes.

• Set up, operate and maintain extrusion production equipment used to make optical grade profiles, sheet and film products from materials such as acrylic and polycarbonate in a high volume clean room environment. This includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Starting up and shutting down of extrusion and ancillary equipment.
  • Keeping the extruder fed with resin by conveying, drying and accurately blending raw materials to the specified formulation.
  • Changing of dies and preparing of equipment for production runs.
  • Observing and adjusting equipment parameters to ensure proper optical, visual and mechanical characteristics.
  • Updating production logs, work orders and quality documentation to capture run conditions, product characteristics and raw material batch information for traceability and quality control
  • Creating and filing of retains and first articles.
  • Packaging and labeling of products for shipment or internal use.
• Interpret technical drawings and ensure compliance with quality management systems, perform verification testing and confirm products operate to required specifications.
• Ensure all products are produced in a timely manner and in accordance with the production schedule.
• Perform basic maintenance on the extruder and ancillary equipment including cleaning of the screw and die.
• Support company-wide continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Practical hands-on skills with previous experience operating extrusion equipment.
• Focus on safety, quality and productivity.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• A team player with excellent general presentation and leadership skills.
• College education related to plastics engineering a plus, though not essential.

Fusion Optix is a world leader in LED lighting. Founded in 2003, we are based in Woburn MA. We design, develop and manufacture components and modules that are used in LED lighting fixtures. We are a hard working, collegiate and international team that are revolutionizing the way people light their lives. Wherever we can, Fusion Optix promotes from within. Our philosophy is to reward commitment and loyalty as well as quality work, excellent customer service, high performing results and team contributions. Our compensation and benefits are designed to attract, reward and retain the best talent. In addition to competitive base salaries we offer quarterly bonuses and profit related pay. Our benefits package is also designed to be as supportive as possible. Our Fidelity 401K plan includes a generous 6% company matching. Our Gradifi benefit helps employees pay off existing student loans or save up for their child's college education. The company also provides comprehensive healthcare and dental, life and disability coverage with 100% of premiums paid for individuals. Fusion Optix was recently voted by Red Herring as one of the Top100 most innovative companies in the Americas and listed by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing manufacturing company in the US. We have sold products to over 40 countries worldwide and our customers include some of the world's most distinguished brands. We are recognized as industry leaders in optics and our patented innovations can be found in products used every day in business or the home. As well as, the demanding scientific, medical, military and aerospace applications. Our company headquarter is in Woburn MA where we house our main air conditioned clean-room production operations. Visit our website ) or follow us on twitter (@fusionoptix).