Machine Operator - Extrusion

Are you a skilled Extrusion Machine Operator looking for a stable, permanent career opportunity in Port Coquitlam? As a global leader in talent solutions, Randstad Operational is proud to partner with top-tier employers in the manufacturing & logistics sector to find dedicated professionals like you. For this full-time role, our client is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable individual to join their high-volume production facility. The role of Extrusion Machine Operator is central to this operation, offering a consistent and rewarding work environment where precision and dependability are highly valued.



What you need to know:

Location: Port Coquitlam
Position: Permanent
Pay rate: 21.50 per hour
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift

Advantages
• Competitive starting pay of $21.50 per hour with a clear path for growth and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including dental care and extended health care.
• Life insurance coverage and an RRSP matching program to support your financial future.
• On-site parking available for all employees in Port Coquitlam.
• Stable, permanent full-time employment within a leading manufacturing & logistics company.
• Opportunities to participate in specialized training programs to enhance your technical expertise.

Responsibilities
• Set up and operate one or more extruding machines to process plastic composites through specific nozzles or dies.
• Perform die changes on extruding machines according to the production schedule and line changes.
• Package finished parts at the end of the production line and accurately prepare pallets for shipping.
• Handle material movement, maintain shop organization, and manage scrap materials effectively.
• Load and unload raw materials and assist in box making to ensure continuous flow in manufacturing & logistics.
• Prepare dies, clean manifolds and screws, and set up the production line with required downstream equipment.
• Record shift data accurately and report any equipment breakdowns or technical issues to supervisors.
• Conduct QC (Quality Control) inspections of parts per drawing standards and meticulously record all results.
• Continuously monitor the quality of the material produced to ensure it meets client specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment while monitoring material inventory levels.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs to maintain peak efficiency in the manufacturing & logistics process.

Qualifications
• High school graduate or equivalent educational background.
• Previous experience working in an industrial or manufacturing & logistics environment is preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift (as this is a 24/7 operation).
• Physically fit and capable of safely lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation to Port Coquitlam, given the rotating shift schedule.
• A strong desire to learn new skills and a proactive attitude toward workplace safety.
• Commitment to consistent performance and accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing & logistics environment.

Summary
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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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