Team Lead - Plastic Extrusion

About the job Team Lead - Plastic Extrusion

The Team Lead Extrusion Operator operates a sheet extrusion line/slitter machine in our client's 24/7 production operation in Brampton, ON, working 12-hour continental shifts or 8-hour shifts, as per current Company demands.

The team lead's role involves running extrusion, winding, and slitting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up extrusion machinery safely and efficiently with good quality.
• Start up production lines (extruders, winders, packaging).
• Operate the resin material feeding system.
• Operate auxiliary equipment (e.g., heating/cooling units, grinders).
• Change tapes manually, fabric master rolls with cranes.
• Shutdown of the production line (setting of cool-down temperatures on extruders, etc.).
• Operate the thickness profile scanner and extrusion die.
• Operate a highly automated slitter machine and winder.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the shift Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics extrusion, automation equipment, or a suitable technical background with experience with production equipment in the Plastics/Automotive industry is highly desired.
• Experience with forklift and/or overhead crane operation is desired.
• Secondary school graduate preferred (high school diploma).
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Shift work in a 24h/7d production environment.
• Shifts are two weeks 7am-7pm, two weeks 7pm-7am.
• Shift premium available for night shifts (7pm-7am).