Blown Film Extrusion Operators

Position: Hiring for Blown Film Extrusion Operators to work .
Location: Stettler

Job Description :
Blown Film Extrusion Operator

About the Company

Our client is an international recruitment agency specialized in job placement all over Canada and foreign worker recruitment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment

Weigh resins, colorants, and other chemicals according to formulae

Monitor and inspect the quality of material produced

Place weighed materials in mixing machines

Unload mixture into a container or conveyor for further processing

Set up and operate calendar 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 molds and adjust equipment for production line change

Safely operate 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 while keeping downtime to a minimum

Must have single-handedly operated machines, specifically mono-layer and 3-layer blown film extrusion machines

Preferred:
Worked on W&H 3-layer and 5-layer blown film lines (Optimex, Varex)
Worked on Reifenhauser single/monolayer or triple-layer blown film line

Requirements

Requirements:

Education
:
Completion of secondary school is required. Diploma in plastics technology is a strong asset.

Experience
:
At least 7 years of experience in the blown extrusion industry or co-extrusion is required.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities
:
Fast-paced environment, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, standing for extended periods, work under pressure, tight deadlines, combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal Suitability
:
Organized, effective interpersonal skills, team player, excellent oral and written communication, initiative, accurate, judgment, ability to multitask and work autonomously.

Weight Handling
:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Benefits

Salary: $;hourly, 36 – 48 Hours per week.
Benefits: Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate.
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 first 6-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 3 and a maximum of 4 shifts per week. Overtime and work on weekends
may be required depending on the business needs