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Set Up Technician

Elkhart💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Set up and operate extrusion machinery to produce quality parts, ensuring equipment is configured correctly according to product specifications.

Role type

Manufacturing Set-Up Technician (Plastic Extrusion)

Builds

Extruded profiles and components for customers

Domain

Manufacturing / Plastic Extrusion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

extrusion machinery setup, downstream equipment operation, tooling management, quality inspection, documentation, problem-solving, safety compliance, material inspection, work order reading, measurement (tape measure/caliper/micrometer)

Preferred skills

plastic extrusion experience, lean manufacturing, caliper and micrometer expertise

Responsibilities

Set up extrusion machinery and tooling, operate machinery with multiple materials, clean equipment, complete setup documentation, identify and correct machine errors, inspect material and part quality, report equipment failures, assist in resolving safety issues, fill in for operators during breaks

Seniority

Individual Contributor, operational level

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