Polymer Processing Technician
3 days ago
**Position Title**
Polymer Processing Technician
**Location**
Mississauga/GTA, Canada
**About us**
We are a team of passionate scientists, environmentalists and engineers who have come together from various backgrounds to influence one of the largest industries in the world to make a positive change. We create plant powered alternatives to traditional plastic inputs.
Single use plastics made with our solutions are compostable, and compatible with existing plastic technology, making plant powered plastics the natural choice.
We're not reinventing the wheel - we're just making it more sustainable.
**About the role**
Your organizational, communication, and time management skills are second to none and you enjoy developing solutions that push innovative boundaries.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following key areas.
- Complying with all safety requirements of the work environment including wearing PPE and following safe machine operation protocols
- Starting up, operating and shu ing down polymer processing equipment such as extruders, injection moulding machines, kneader mixers, etc.
- Creating maintenance charts for new equipment
- Conducting routine maintenance on equipment, such as cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of worn parts
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment malfunctions and performing repairs as needed
- Identifying and/or developing the tools necessary for the troubleshooting and smooth
R&D and production processes
- Ensuring that new processes and materials are introduced successfully
- Recording processing data and reporting to the R&D team members
- Providing support in writing standard operating procedures
- Handling raw materials and tracking stocked inventory balances
- Providing support in maintaining the R&D and production infrastructure
- Sourcing supplies and consumables as needed
- Accepting inbound shipments and preparing material for outbound shipment
**About you**
**First things first, let’s make sure you check off some of the basics**
- College diploma or a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering or manufacturing and technology.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience troubleshooting and operating plastic processing equipment such as extruders, injection moulding machines, kneader mixers, etc.
- Ability to quickly grasp function and operations of new equipment
- Ability to quickly identify malfunctions and provide solutions
- Ability to design in-house tools and solutions to problems with a strong mechanical and analytical aptitude
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
- Strong a ention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Working knowledge of PLCs, PIDs, electrical panels/boards
- Working knowledge of CAD software programs is a plus
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise and dust
- Detailed planning and time-management skills
- Great organizational and communication skills, both wri en and oral
- Fluent in English
**Now let’s talk about you and the type of impact you will make**:
- You’re hardworking, motivated, and honest
- You are eager to learn and have a strong mechanical aptitude
- You are a roll your sleeves up and dig in type of person
- You like to take things apart and fix them, finding creative ways to get around a problem
- You are results oriented and prepared to go the extra mile to achieve the desired goals
- You have strong teamwork skills
- You’re entrepreneurial. This means you are always thinking about ways to innovate, improve and see the big picture of what we are striving to accomplish
- You are just as passionate about environmental change and sustainability as we are
- You take initiative and ownership for tasks
- You are growth and impact driven
**Perks**:
- Working for a mission driven organization with supportive, like-minded people.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
**Salary**: $35,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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