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