Extrusion Technician II

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance 

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. 

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow 

We are seeking a (Extrusions Technician II) on a permanent basis to join our team. 

Job Purpose: 

The Polymer Core Technology Extrusion Technician II is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of extrusion processes on the night shift. This includes performing tooling setup, effective line running, and product-saving activities to ensure optimal yield and minimal waste. The role involves troubleshooting equipment issues, carrying out preventative maintenance, and ensuring extrusion lines such as AK/GIMAC operate to standard. By providing technical expertise, resolving processing problems, and collaborating with Engineering and Production teams, the technician ensures consistent product quality, reduces downtime, and drives cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives. The technician also coaches and supports co-workers to enhance team capability while upholding Boston Scientific’s quality, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Tooling strip down and diagnosis for repair and improvements.
• Running of AK/ GIMAC lines.
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager.
• Champions Behavioural Standards and demonstrate “Perseverance/Can do” attitude.
• Liaise with Engineering to procure fixtures, and/or equipment.
• Lead cost reduction Value Improvement Projects (VIP) by improving existing or new equipment, tooling, fixtures or processes.
• Coach, develop, train and provide technical support or direction to Co-workers.
• Preventative maintenance of tooling, including the measurement of tooling against drawing specifications.
• Complete tool reports and ordering of spare parts.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high quality and completed to all standard regulations.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand plastics processing and the overall operating principles of extrusions.
• Identification & completion of problem solving / process improvement activities.
  
  

Education & Experience: 

• HETAC Level 6 Higher Certificate Qualification Polymer/Materials Engineering disciplines are a distinct advantage.
• Extrusion experience running GIMAC or AK lines essential.
• General manufacturing processing knowledge with at least 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to recognise areas of opportunity for improvement within existing processes in Extrusion
• Ability to lead such continuous improvement activities through PDCA and PSPI activity

  As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen. 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you! 

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com