Calender/Milling Operator

POLYCORP LTD; Elora; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Pension plan

Education assistance

Vacation

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Polycorp Ltd. in Elora, Ontario is seeking a Calender/Milling Operator to join the maintenance team in a full-time role. The candidate will break down rubber, feed it to the calender for sheeting, and assist with milling operations while upholding quality and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma, the ability to lift 50 lbs, crane certification, and strong documentation skills. Shift rotations include 12‑hour continental days and nights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Able to read, write and fill out production reports with accuracy.
• Team player with effective communication across the team.
• Understands cost of quality and continuous improvement concepts.
• Understands principles of product and service quality.
• Crane certification (in-house training provided).
• Able to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Able to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rubber is broken down to proper temperature and texture for sheeting.
• Monitor rubber quality during rolling process.
• Ensure rubber is free of garbage, debris and impurities.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Monitor Calender bank to deliver rubber in a timely manner.
• Assist Calender and back-end operators with tasks as directed.
• Replenish materials as needed.
• Weigh rubber totes and document with tags.
• Complete paperwork such as prestart audits and reports.
• Ensure ISO 9001 and Polycorp's QMS compliance.

Skills

High School Diploma

Production reports reading/writing

Team player

Cost of quality

Quality awareness

Crane certification

Interfacing with all levels

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Calender/Milling Operators

Polycorp Ltd. is a global leader in engineered polymer products, proudly serving customers in the Transportation, Mining and Protective Linings industries. We are looking for a skilled, safety-minded Maintenance Electrician to join our Maintenance team in a full-time role.

Based in Elora, Ontario, Polycorp offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, a pension plan, and a collaborative team environment. Located less than 30 minutes from Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career close to home.

PURPOSE:

The Mill operator is responsible for breaking down the rubber by rolling it on the mill heating it. Once the rubber is at the desired temperature and texture, they deliver it to the calender for sheeting. They also compound material on the mill as required by router.

Reason for Hire: New position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the rubber is broken down to the proper temperature and texture for sheeting.
• Monitor the quality of the rubber as they are rolling it
• Ensure rubber is free of garbage, debris and impurities.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Monitor bank on the Calender in order to deliver rubber in a timely manner
• Assist Calender operator and back-end operator with any tasks as directed
• Replenish materials as needed
• Weigh rubber totes on scale and write tags
• Complete all paperwork such as prestart audits, reports, etc...
• Ensure the requirements of ISO 9001 and Polycorp's QMS are conformed with.

Skills, Education, Computer & Experience Required:

• Completed High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience
• Able to read, write and fill out production reports with accuracy
• Team player and can communicate effectively with co-workers
• Understands cost of quality and continuous improvement concepts
• Understands principles of product and service quality
• Crane certification (in-house training provided)
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Able to lift 50lbs

Please note:

• Polycorp is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
• Candidates must be willing to do shift rotations including 12 hr continental day shifts
• Experience in a Calender or Milling Operations is preferred; however candidates who demonstrate a successful history of manufacturing experience and aptitude to learn will be considered.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage (Employer paid benefits) after 3 months of service
• Pension plan with employer match up to 5 + 1%
• Fun social activities throughout the year, including golf tournaments, BBQs, and team events
• $1000 Annual Education Assistance Program
• 2 Weeks' Vacation to start
• Employee referral bonus

Polycorp places top priority on health and safety and AODA compliance. Accommodations provided upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Polycorp uses AI for recruiting purposes.

Various Shifts:
Continental Day Shift - 12 hours - 4:45am-5pm
Nights - Monday to Thursday 4:45pm-5am