Extruder Operator

Infra Pipe Solutions; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Huntsville is seeking an Extruder Operator to assist in the operation of extrusion equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain inventory. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in plastic extrusion and a college certificate. This role offers benefits including dental and medical plans, along with 15 days of paid vacation and potential incentives.

Benefits

15 days paid vacation

Disability, Dental, Medical, Life, and Travel Insurance

Company pension matches up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in plastic extrusion, thermoforming or injection molding.
• Good mobility and ability to perform heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of extrusion equipment.
• Package pipe in accurate pallet sizes.
• Maintain material inventory and perform quality checks.

Skills

Plastic extrusion experience

Basic computer skills

Education

College certificate or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• · Assisting in the line operation of extrusion equipment used to product HDPE pipe in accordance with established Infra Pipe procedures, policies, and standards.
• · Packaging pipe in accurate pallet sizes and quantities and document production.
• · Maintaining inventory of material, transferring, and loading material for production.
• · Performing quality checks to pipe products, ensuring they meet Infra Pipe quality standards.
• · Troubleshooting, maintaining, and making minor repairs to equipment, as required.
• · Maintaining safe working conditions by ensuring a clean working area and reporting any issues to supervisor.
• · Actively participate in all Health & Safety training and promote a safe work environment.
• · Participate in all 5-S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, as promoted by Infra Pipe.
• Language of Work: English (spoken and written)

Required Skills:

• · Minimum of 1 year of work experience in plastic extrusion, thermoforming or injection molding.
• · Basic computer skills.

Required Education:

• · Completion of a college certificate or equivalent required.

Work Conditions:

Please note that this job requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, and heavy lifting.

Candidates must be flexible to work 12-hour rotating continental shifts or other shifts as needed.

Benefits:

• · Benefits are offered through the company’s benefit plan
• · Vacation: 15 days of paid vacation per year, to start.
• · Other: Disability, Dental, Extended Medical, Life, and Travel Insurance. Company pension matches up to 5% of salary. Our company also offers an incentive to all Extruder Operators where they can earn up to $1.50 for each hour worked, payable quarterly.