plastic-film extrusion machine operator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Hot. Noisy. Odours.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Night.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Night shift premium.

Long term benefits:

Long-term care insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.
• Variable or compressed work week.