Hiring an Extrusion Machine Operator

Overview

Languages
French
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Air conditioned
Dusty
Hot
Responsibilities
Tasks
Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae
Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
Place weighed materials in mixing machines
Operate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosity
Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
Pack items for shipping and distribution
Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
Adjust calender rollers for production line change
Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products
Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
Follow formulation card to mix resin batches for injection moulding process
Organize and maintain inventory
Trimming and sanding plastic or fiberglass parts
Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
Additional information
Security and safety
~ Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Manual dexterity
Handling heavy loads
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Pension plan
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
~ Other benefits