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Plastics machine operator
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 36 to 48 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Level of expertise
- Operator
Tasks
- Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
- Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products
- Train or arrange for training of crew
- Start up or shut down process equipment
- Prepare raw materials for mixing process
- Plan sequence of operation
- Monitor quality and production levels
- Interpret and enforce rules of procedure
- Feed and unload production machinery and equipment
- Ensure smooth operation of equipment
- Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
- Assist in locating and isolating system problems
- Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements
- Work with minimal supervision
- Co-ordinate and supervise production crew such as machine and process operators, tenders, assistants and helpers
- Identifying and investigating compliance issues
Type of materials
- Plastic
Area of work experience
- Enforcement
Area of specialization
- Operations management
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Handling heavy loads
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Government programs
- Recognized employer
Employment terms options
- Shift
- Night
- Day
- Overtime available
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Stocks/shares
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Other benefits
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth