Plastic-Film Extrusion Machine Operator

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment. Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae. Monitor and inspect quality of material produced. Place weighed materials in mixing machines. Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing. 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. Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change. Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Manual dexterity. Handling heavy loads. Hand-eye co-ordination. Fast-paced environment. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Initiative. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Other benefits: Other benefits.