Plastics machine operator
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Tasks
- 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
- Operate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosity
- Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
- Pack items for shipping and distribution
- Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Handling heavy loads
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- On-site recreation and activities
- Other benefits
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program