Processor Technician

Job Details

Employer: Peninsula Plastics Limited

Position: Processor Technician

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings

Vacancies: 2

Location: Fort Erie, Ontario

Employment Address: 620 Industrial Drive, Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4

Hours of Work: 40 - 60 hours/week (8 hour shifts – 80 hours over 2 weeks, 12 hour shifts – 84 hours over 2 weeks)

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for disability insurance, dental insurance, extended medical insurance, and discretionary Profit Sharing, and salary increases in accordance with company policy. On-the-job training is provided.

Salary: $28.50 CAD / hour

Contact: Please send resumes to and include “Processor Technician” in the email subject line.

Duties:

• Performing mold changes, tooling installation, machine setup, and production start-ups;

• Adjusting and operating machine parameters, temperatures, flow rates, and cycle times to optimize production;

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and correcting injection-molding defects, including short shots, flash, warping, and surface irregularities;

• Verifying material resins, programming colour concentrates, and completing barrel-purging procedures;

• Monitoring process stability and ensuring finished products meet specifications and quality standards;

• Programming, operating, and troubleshooting take-out robots and other automated equipment;

• Designing, assembling, and maintaining End-of-Arm Tooling;

• Completing required ISO documentation, quality records, production reports, and process logs;

• Ensuring machines operate according to approved parameter data sheets and documenting any required deviations;

• Maintaining a clean and organized workplace in accordance with 5S standards;

• Following all health and safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures; and

• Performing other related duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Company.

Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required

• 5+ years of experience working with injection Moulding

• In-depth knowledge of plastic production processes

• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

• Previous experience using hand tools and performing troubleshooting and problem-solving within a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong English communications skills (written and verbal)

• Skilled at multitasking and has strong organizational skills

• This is an on-site position; candidates are expected to work from our facility five days per week

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