Extrusion Machine Operator

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

The Operator’s role involves running extrusion, winding, slitting and packaging equipment as well as some manual packaging activities.

The job involves:

· Operating machinery safely, efficiently with good quality

· Start-up of production lines (extruders, winders, packaging)

· Operation of resin material feeding system

· Operation of auxiliary equipment (e.g., heating/cooling units, grinders)

· Changing tapes manually, fabric master rolls with cranes

· Shutdown of production line (setting of cool-down temperatures on extruders, etc.)

· Operation of thickness profile scanner and extrusion die

· Operation of highly automated slitter machine and winder

· Other duties as assigned by the shift Team Leader

Qualifications:

· Experience in plastics extrusion, automation equipment, or suitable technical background and experience with production equipment in Plastics/ Automotive industry highly desired.

· Experience with lift truck and/or overhead crane operation desired.

· Secondary school graduate preferred (e.g., high school diploma)

· Prior leadership/supervisory experience an asset

Working Conditions:

- shift work in a 24h/7d production environment

- rotating 12-hour shifts (continental shifts) with shift times 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am (alternating 36h and 48h weeks are averaged to 84h per 2-week pay period

- shifts are two weeks 7am-7pm shifts, two weeks 7pm-7am shifts

- shift premium available for nights shifts (7pm-7am)

-schedule may switch to 8-hour shifts, 3-shift rotation (days, afternoons and nights) as per business demands, with notice provided

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beamsville, ON L3J 0T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person