plastic-film extrusion machine operator

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Hot
• Noisy

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 authorized to work in Canada?
• 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