Plastics-processing Machine Setter

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
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products
• Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
• Follow formulation card to mix resin batches for injection moulding process
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Work with minimal supervision

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified Plastics Practitioner (Cert.PP)
• Forklift Operator Certification

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available