Extruder Operator

Infrapipes; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit plan

15 days of paid vacation

Disability, Dental, Extended Medical,,

Pension with 5% company match

Job summary

Infrapipes in Huntsville, Canada, seeks an Extruder Operator to support HDPE pipe production. You will assist line operation of extrusion equipment, package pipes, and document production in a safe, clean environment.

Requires a college certificate and at least 1 year of experience in plastic extrusion, thermoforming or injection molding, plus basic computer skills. Willingness to work 12-hour rotating continental shifts; benefits include medical and pension matching up to 5%.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Plastic extrusion

Thermoforming

Injection molding

Basic computer skills

Education

College certificate

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.