plastics assembler

Education

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Scent free
• Odours
• Hot
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Plastics manufacturing

Tasks

• Operate machines or equipment or use hand tools to cut, shape, splice and fit plastic materials to form parts and assemblies
• Prepare reports on products inspected
• Assemble composite materials on patterns to form parts and assemblies
• Inspect manufactured plastic products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards
• Mark and re-route defective products for repair or recycle
• Make minor adjustments or repairs to products
• Visually inspect products for quality
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Operate machines and equipment
• Monitor machine during operation
• Monitor machines to watch for jammed materials or defective products
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Check final assembly for adherence to quality control standards
• Assemble prefabricated parts
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Document work completed
• Conduct quality control
• Prepare and track work orders
• Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
• Clean work area
• Complete and maintain production reports
• Read and interpret work orders
• Review work orders
• Inspect final products

Type of materials

• Plastic

Type of product

• Power tools

Computer and technology knowledge

• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Welding techniques

• Robotic equipment and systems

Industrial processes and products experience

• Quality assurance and control

Equipment and machinery experience

• Grinder
• Trimmer
• Saws
• Sanders
• Hand tools
• Drills

Area of specialization

• Finishing
• Assembly
• Inspection

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program