Coex/Extruder Operator

Polyethics Industries, Inc; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoPoly in Orillia, Ontario is hiring a Coex/Extruder Operator to set up and run inline extrusion lines, ensuring high output without sacrificing quality. You will manage materials, calibrate heat profiles, and keep the work area clean and organized while supporting helpers and maintenance tasks.

You will perform quality checks, label and document results, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to minimize waste and downtime in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of extrusion experience in blown film.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, moving up to 700 pounds with equipment.
• Must be able to operate in a loud production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run all extruders/baggers in your designated department with proper heat profiles and material weights.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and ensure accurate labeling and documentation.
• Perform quality checks for gauge, size, color, strength, and appearance throughout production.
• Lead by example in handling cores/finished rolls, labeling, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with helpers and shifts to ensure continuous production and minimal waste.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Coex / Extruder Operator

Orillia, Ontario

Coex/Extruder Operator

Full-time Position

Summary

The Operator is to set up, organize and prepare all aspects of the inline/extrusion process and at times to assist in the direction of helpers/packers. They will operate extruders/baggers efficiently with the highest possible output without sacrificing product quality while keeping scrap or wastage to a minimum. Set up inline/extrusion to comply with the customer’s product specifications whilst ensuring the correct blend of raw materials is being used and maintaining a clean organized, work environment to ensure the highest quality product is produced.

Key Responsibilities :

Set up and run all extruders/baggers in your designated department as required:

a) ensuring the correct heat profile for material, film/bag sizing, Equipment tensions, core size, gauge/gram weight, bubble size, trim size, wrinkles, creases, etc.

b) maintain a clean & organized work environment, ensuring tools are in designated areas, Maintaining Order requirements with Quality Audits by hour/Roll/Layer

c) Prepare and or have staged the correct materials whether be Raw material, cores, cradles, cardboard, strapping etc. for your shift & first 3hrs of next scheduled run

d) Inline setups, troubleshooting, seals, basic knowledge of folds & Piles, equipment tensions, PTO adjustments, Peco setups, printing with ink when needed

• Complete Order Changes & Setups in Dedicated Departments (Extrusion/Inline/CoEx)
• Perform quality checks on a regular ongoing basis throughout the production run until completion which should include: gauge, size, TBX/Colour, material strength, clarity, film appearance, slip & anti-block, smoothness, free of wrinkles, die lines/fisheyes, creases/gels, stretch test, tensions and anything else quality related
• General Understanding of Material types and Heat Profiles related to Materials
• Lead by example to change cores/finished rolls, weights, correctly label, record information in PC, strap skids, Screens, Bubble setup, Quality Checks, Material Verification, Mixer Cleanout, Plant Cleanliness, etc.
• Thread All Lines in Tower and Equipment to your designated areas
• Maintain/Communicate to shipper all raw material extrusion/staging areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization; leave organized & clean for shift following
• Operate Following safe operating procedures, wear all required protective gear and adhere to all policies and procedures (fire, health & safety, WHMIS), Bring to attention any concerns of safety
• Assist Helper in learning the department; the bubble, extruder, mixes/mixers, winders, Inline equipment & folds, other related equipment, outputs/Line speeds, threading, quality, safety, daily troubleshooting, etc.
• Basic Computer knowledge & Label making needs as required
• End of the day Clean up (blow down/Master Sweep/Carboard/Garbage’s) and Prep for next scheduled shift
• Open communication Following All Operators to discuss on going issues and to create continuous improvement
• Other related Duties as Requested and Required

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reduce & eliminate spills and waste, keeping material storage & extrusion areas clean, safe and organized for current and next shifts;
• Maintain accurate, concise, timely and legible information and record keeping;
• Shift Supervisor or Manager may have you change mixes as per needs required
• Provide proper care, storage and disposal of waste, cardboard boxes, products & tools ensuring all are stored in the correct, designated areas;
• Possible back-up to operate the in-line bagging machine/equipment in times of needs or requirement
• Ability to perform multiple tasks/functions alone, competently within a manufacturing production environment.
• The practice of continuous improvement and the betterment of your departments

Education and Experience

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 2-3 years of extrusion experience in a blown film environment; exceptions are made
• Familiar with Extrusion manufacturing/Production process and procedures.
• Must have been an experienced Helper within Polyethics
• Attentive to detail, accuracy, well organized, follow direction, co-operative, willing to assist others in a team environment;
• Ability to perform basic math skills, understand percentages, weights and production formulas;
• Solid communication skills, able to and communicate in a loud production factory environment;
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, moving up to 700 pounds using lift trucks/forklifts and moving mechanical equipment in a production location such as rollers, winders, hot extrusion dies & barrels, cutting knives.
• Forklift experience or in house training

Polyethics Industries is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon requests. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please submit your accommodation request promptly.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.