Lead Hand - Extrusion

Inspiretci; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiretci is seeking an Extruder Operator lead hand at our Vaughan, ON site. The role includes setting up and troubleshooting the extrusion line, adjusting texture and coating equipment during changeovers, and monitoring production for quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will ensure safe operation, maintain a clean work area, and support team members during shifts and maintenance shutdowns. Plastic manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic manufacturing preferred.
• Good understanding of control systems and mechanical aptitude.
• Valid lift truck certification.
• Ability to lift heavy materials required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot Extruder machine safely following company policies.
• Set up texture and coating lines during product changes and document changeovers.
• Set material and scrap feed rates and monitor additives.
• Monitor extrusion and pugging parameters; adjust as needed for consistency.
• Maintain 5S and a clean, safe work area; assist with maintenance tasks.
• Support other crew members through training and operations.

Skills

Plastic manufacturing

Control systems

Mechanical aptitude

Lift Truck Certification

Heavy materials handling

Job description

The Extruder Operatorlead handposition has become available at our client site in Vaughan, ON. This is a 12-hour continental (day/night) shift position.

DUTIES:

• 1. Work in a safe and efficiently manner, according to company policies.
• 2. Set-up and troubleshooting Extruder machine.
• 3. Set up & apply texture and coating line during product changes. This includes:
• downloading the queued recipe, physically installing the texture and coating equipment required as per the recipe. (Reports the changeover effectiveness)
• 4. Sets raw material and scrap return feed rates.
• 5. Sets additive feed rates
• 6. Monitors vacuum chamber for over-feeding.
• 7. Monitors extrusion and pugging parameters for consistency and adjusts if required.
• 8. Monitors Dust Collector and associated ducting.
• 9. Continually inspects all visible portions of products for color/texture variance.
• 10. Reject any defective product and make proper adjustments to the machine.
• 11. Preventative maintenance of mthe achine. (Replace wear parts)
• 12. Actively supports other crew members in training and operations.
• 13. Reports Maintenance requests to the Production Supervisor or Production Lead Hand.
• 14. Communicate & work as a team with other operators.
• 15. Actively participates in maintenance shutdowns scheduled or unscheduled, when required by the Production Supervisor or Production Lead Hand.
• 16. Follow the Company Quality System and Work Instructions.
• 17. Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times & participates in 5S program.

• And any other duties as required by the Production Supervisor or Production Lead Hand., when the need arises.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Plastic manufacturing experience would be an asset.
• General understanding of control systems
• Mechanical aptitude
• Valid Lift Truck Certification
• Able to lift heavy materials.