Lead Extraction Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of the RoleThe Lead Extraction Technician oversees day-to-day extraction room operations and post-processing workflows. This position ensures safety, compliance, and production efficiency while training and mentoring Extraction Technicians. The role is responsible for setting process parameters, monitoring production performance, and achieving yield, potency, and terpene retention targets across CO₂, hydrocarbon (BHO), and solventless methodologies.Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership

Own daily production planning for extraction and post-processing. Assign tasks, conduct stand-up meetings, and remove workflow obstacles. Set, document, and verify critical control parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, solvent ratios). Approve start-up / shutdown checklists and sign off on changeovers and line clearance.

Operate and supervise CO₂ extraction systems (supercritical / subcritical), including crude, fractionation, and terpene capture. Lead hydrocarbon (BHO) closed-loop operations for live resin, sauce, badder, diamonds, and other premium concentrates. Manage solventless workflows such as ice water hash, mechanical separation, and rosin pressing. Oversee post-processing : winterization, filtration, solvent recovery, decarboxylation, crystallization, and wiped-film or short-path distillation.

Maintain complete and accurate batch records and ensure METRC integrity. Partner with QA to support HACCP / cGMP practices, deviations, investigations, and CAPA implementation. Conduct internal audits and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation.

Enforce C1D1 / C1D2 and hazardous location safety requirements, including PPE, LOTO, and solvent handling. Collaborate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance (PMs) for pumps, chillers, heaters, and vacuum systems. Maintain logs for downtime, repairs, and corrective actions.

Train, coach, and evaluate Extraction Technicians I / II / III, validating skill competencies. Model strong documentation and work discipline; provide real-time feedback and address performance issues.

Run trials to improve yield, terpene retention, and throughput; monitor KPIs (yield %, potency, batch time, rework). Lead cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives including solvent recovery and cycle time reduction. Support the qualification of new SKUs and process enhancements.Qualifications

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