Polykar is hiring
Plastic-film Extrusion Machine Operator with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• 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
• 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 moulds and adjust equipment for production line change

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits