Plastic-Extrusion Operator

Company: Ontario Door Sales Ltd. / Elton Manufacturing

Business information: Elton Manufacturing has been developing and delivering the best window and weather-stripping products to the garage door industry through innovation, quality and service. Recent additions to the Elton product line include Residential Entry Door Lite Frames and a shelving and storage bin line. With all production completed in Elton’s own facilities, quality control is maintained, and customer service maximized.

Business address: 1250 Matheson Blvd. East Mississauga, ON, L4W 1R2

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae
  
• 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
  
• Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
  
• Adjust calender rollers for production line change
  
• 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
  
• Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products
  
• Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for a production line change
  
• Follow formulation card to mix resin batches for the injection moulding process
  
• Trimming and sanding plastic or fiberglass parts
  
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
  
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
  
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
  
• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  
• Organize and maintain inventory
  
• Clean work area
  
• Calibrate profiles
  
• Set temperature and pressure on machines
  

Requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary school is required.
  
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in operating extruding machines is required, as the worker will be responsible for setting up, changing dies and operating extrusion machines.
  
• Due to the responsibility with the machinery handled and for security/protection reasons, the position requires extrusion plastic experience or knowledge (courses or diplomas).
  
• On-the-job training is provided.
  

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Hand-eye co-ordination, Fast-paced environment, Standing for extended periods, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Overtime required, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines.

Personal Suitability: Accurate, Reliability, Organized, Team player, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Judgement, Effective interpersonal skills

Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly, 50-65 hours per week

Benefits:

If the worker needs to relocate, the employer will cover the travel expenses.

Important Information:

Flexibility in schedule is required. Most common work schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Occasionally work on weekends depending on the business’ needs and overtime will be required.

Apply by e-mail to: .alagurajann@gmail.com

Apply by mail to: PO Box 248 Milton, ON, L9T 5C4

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