Extruder Operator

Infra Pipe Solutions; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Canada is seeking an Extruder Operator to assist with the operation of extrusion equipment, perform quality checks, and ensure safety in the workplace. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in plastic extrusion. Benefits include paid vacation, disability and medical insurance, and a pension plan. Candidates should be flexible with shift hours.

Benefits

15 days paid vacation per year

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Company pension matches up to 5%

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of extrusion equipment.
• Package pipe according to specified sizes.
• Maintain inventory of materials.
• Perform quality checks on products.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Ensure a clean and safe working area.
• Participate in Health & Safety training.
• Engage in 5-S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Plastic extrusion experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the line operation of extrusion equipment used to produce HDPE pipe in accordance with established Infra Pipe procedures, policies, and standards.
• Packaging pipe in accurate pallet sizes and quantities and documenting 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 participating in all Health & Safety training and promoting a safe work environment.
• Participating 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 high school degree or equivalent.

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.