Extrusion Operator

Job Description

Extrusion Operator - B

Shift Details:

We currently have six positions open and available: (3) Days (1) Afternoon (2) Night

Day Shift Days & Hours: Monday - Friday - 7am-3pm

Afternoon Days & Hours: Monday - Friday - 3pm-11pm

Nights Days & Hours: Monday - Friday - 11pm-7am

Location: Toronto, ON (Woodbridge, ON)

Term: Full time, Permanent

Pay Rate: $25 per hour - depending on experience

Scope of Position:

The role of an Extrusion Operator – B involves maintaining and monitoring all assigned extrusion lines during production. The Extrusion Operator – B will assist with die set-ups and die changes, and ensure the product is being produced accordingly to its established specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the Extrusion Operator – B will pack the finished product.

JOB DUTIES:

• Monitor assigned extrusion lines and their respective downstream equipment (Heat Transfer units, Embosser units, and Haul-off units), and ensure the products are running accordingly with their related work orders

• Load material into the extruder, as required. Load color material, blowing agent material, and other required materials into the assigned extruders as required. Continuously monitor the material consumption of assigned extrusion lines

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the extrusion line.

• Ensure all guarding and safety precautions are in place and in good condition at all times. Maintain all safety precautions within and around the extrusion lines

• Review work orders with your paired Extrusion Operator – A before starting the required extrusion lines.

• Assist your paired Extrusion Operator – A with die set-ups and die changes

• Create first-off’s during the start-up of each assigned extrusion line and coordinate with Quality Assurance Technicians regarding the completion of the first-off’s

• Check the length, color, and various other specifications of the produced parts on an hourly basis

• Continuously ensure the product matches the work order and its respective sample part

• Communicate with Quality Assurance Technicians and your paired Extrusion Operator – A to ensure parts are consistently being produced at their established criteria.

• Inform the Extrusion Lead Hand and your paired Extrusion Operator – A if there is an issue with the line during start-up and during production. Assist with the resolution of line issues, as required

• Fill out the production sheets per assigned extrusion line. Track and record the good parts and scrap parts being produced by filling out a production report.

• Pack finished product accordingly with the packing requirements described on the related work order

• Communicate to the incoming shift regarding all relevant production requirements, as per the production schedule extrusion lines in current operation

• Empty the previous used color when the line is down to prepare for a die change

• Take out and put away lamination and color once the material has run out on the line

• Maintain organization of all tools and equipment per each assigned extrusion line (i.e., bolts, nuts, and other tools and equipment)

Employee Relations

• Communicate with administrative, plant, and supervisory staff as required.

• Perform compulsory overtime as necessary and in accordance with legislative requirements

• Comply with Company rules of personal conduct, regulations, and policies

• Provide and/or participate in training, as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Health & Safety

• Report all incidents, accidents, near misses, and/or hazards immediately

• Wear all personal protective equipment as required

• Adhere to all policies and procedures

• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

• Comply with the Workplace Safety Insurance Act (WSI Act)

• Comply with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

• Comply with Health and Safety rules, policies, and procedures

• Participate and/or cooperate with the JHSC to improve safety

Quality Assurance

• Comply with Quality Assurance policies and procedures

• Participate and contribute to effective production efficiency

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time on-site position

Security & Housekeeping

• Perform housekeeping activities as required

• Report all solicitation attempts to ensure that no person(s) enters company property for the purpose of solicitation.

• Ensure that no unauthorized person(s) enters the company facilities, verify that all doors are locked and lights, equipment, etc., are turned off whenever possible

• Ensure that the building is clean. Ensure that tools, machines, and floors are a safe workplace at all times. Follow the housekeeping practices

• Not disclose to any person, without the company’s consent, any information concerning its inventions, processes, methods, trade secrets, or confidential procedures owned or used by the company or any confidential information in any way relating to the company’s business or affairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a plastic extrusion manufacturing environment

• Education: High School Diploma

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong initiative and creative and innovative thinking

• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Quality focused

• Problem solving and collaborative skills

• Accountability, dependability and adaptability

• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills

• Must be able to multi-task and have strong attention to detail

• Strong execution skills

• Willingness to work extended and/or flexible hours