Plastic-Film Extrusion Machine Operator

Employer

Polykar

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

Hot

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

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week