Plastic-film extrusion machine operator

2 days ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Polykar Full time $187,200 per year
Job description
  • 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
  • Safe operation of a three-layer/and or mono-layer blown film extrusion system
  • Make extruder adjustments according to already established working methods to maximize productivity
  • Make order changes
  • Ensure the quality of the finished product while following all health and safety rules
  • Perform continuous quality checks throughout production runs
  • Follow a 'clean as you go' policy keeping all areas tidy on site to ensure compliance with BRC food safety standards
  • Monitor machine performance, maintain output, quality and waste targets whilst keeping downtime to a minimum
Responsibilities

Important Information: Flexibility in schedule is required. Rotating continental 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM OR from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. During the 2-week period, the worker will work an average of 42 hours per week. Working days and days off will be determined on a rotational basis, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 shifts per week.

Overtime and work on weekends may be required depending on business needs. This position is eligible for overtime and discretionary bonus as per company policy.

Apply by e-mail to: , Quoting "Blown Film Extrusion Operator – Edmonton" in your application.

Requirements
  • Education: Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent, proficiency in reading, writing (English) and basic math. Diploma in plastics technology considered an asset.
  • Experience: Minimum of five years' experience in the blown film extrusion industry (co-extrusion experience required). Experience working with Reifenhauser or Windmoeller machines required.
  • Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
  • Personal suitability: Organized, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Excellent oral communication, Initiative, Accurate, Judgement, Ability to multitask and work autonomously
  • Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Language: English
  • Salary: $36.00 hourly
Benefits

Employer and Employee cost shared extended health and dental care, LTD, vision, life insurance offered. Paid time off, performance bonus plan, personal protective equipment provides, uniforms also included.

About Us

Our Mission

We are an innovative, world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions.

Purpose, passion and pride, from our people to yours.

Our Vision

Driven by operational excellence, we will lead in sustainable flexible packaging solutions, and double our sales in the next five years through geographical expansion.

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