Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
• Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
• Adjust calender rollers for production line change
• 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
• Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Perform corrective machine adjustments
• Apply quality control procedure

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer