Machine Operator – Plastic Packaging

Job Connection; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Connection in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a hands-on operator for plastic film converting line. The role involves setting up and changing over Polybag, 3-side seal and center seal machines, ensuring proper dimensions and seal strength.

Regular attendance and accuracy are essential. Training and regular schedule run Monday to Friday, with shift times starting in the morning; strong mechanical skills and basic English required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years hands-on experience setting up, operating and changing over flexible film converting equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with precise tool handling.
• Attention to detail with ability to adjust tension, heat/seal, knife alignment and speed to reduce waste.
• Basic English proficiency required; Mandarin/Cantonese/Vietnamese/Tagalog an asset but not required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Tools

Polybag machines

3-side seal machines

Center seal machines

Job description

Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Hurontario St. & Hwy 401).

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday.

Hours

• Training: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
• Regular Schedule: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM once the employee requires less supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years of hands-on experience setting up, operating, and performing job changeovers on flexible plastic film converting equipment, including:
  • Polybag machines (bottom-seal, side-weld, etc.).
  • 3-side seal and stand-up pouch machines.
  • Center seal machines.
• Technical & Mechanical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting skills, precise tool handling, and excellent attention to detail. Ability to make critical adjustments to tension control, heat/seal settings, knife alignments, and machine speed to minimize waste.
• Electrical Skills: Basic electrical knowledge to safely handle simple connections, wiring checks, and minor component troubleshooting.
• Routine Maintenance & Quality Control: Practical experience performing basic preventive maintenance, regular machine cleaning, and ongoing quality inspections to ensure proper dimensions and seal strength.
• Personal Attributes: Motivated, reliable, detail-oriented, honest, and a cooperative team player with a track record of consistent daily attendance.
• Language Requirements: Basic English proficiency is required. Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Tagalog language skills are considered an asset but are not required.