Extrusion Technician

**Job purpose**

The extrusion Technician is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance of extrusion machines to ensure continuous production of products on the site; while managing the production team.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Performs and directs troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment to ensure efficient operation of the extruding system and drying system of extrusion plant.
- Checks and supervises equipment for efficiency, malfunction, and deviation from original operating conditions.
- Coordinates with the Site Manager of the needed tools, supplies, and spare parts needed for equipment repair.
- Monitors daily production output and, if needed, discuss with the Site Manager the solution to address inefficiencies due to operational and machine delays to improve finished goods recovery.
- Operates line, maintains proper speeds, adjustment, etc. to ensure a quality product and production rates.
- Performs continuous inspections of the product visually.
- Records product and process parameters.
- Provides technical assistance for smooth production runs.
- Observes proper extrusion operating parameters to conform to product specifications.
- Keeps extrusion line and surrounding area clean and orderly and in compliance with 5-S and any lean initiatives.
- Supervises the tasks and performance of the loaders and packers.
- Ensures a high level of Health & Safety of staff, equipment and all tasks conducted.
- Performs work of an equal or lower classification as required.

**Qualifications and Key Skills**
- Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics and Communications Engineering Certification (Diploma or equivalent).
- Previous experience/exposure working at a pet food/ food manufacturing facility.
- Can work successfully with effective teams.
- Pays close attention to details.
- High level of numeracy and literacy.
- Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pet food/ food extrusion machine.