Injection Moulding Setter

Overview

Languages
English or French
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
~ Willing to relocate

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
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
Trimming and sanding plastic or fiberglass parts
Additional information
Security and safety
~ Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information
~ Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Manual dexterity
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety glasses/goggles
Ear plugs
Gloves
Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Organized
Reliability
Team player