Plastics Extrusion Operator / Technician

Multy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Multy in North York, Ontario is seeking an Extrusion Process Technician to operate and optimize our recycling extrusion lines, ensure safety, and maintain quality output in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot issues, perform daily maintenance, manage material handling, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to drive throughput and continuous improvement.

This is a 100% on-site role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a sustainable

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on extrusion or plastics recycling line experience in a high-volume setting.
• Technical diploma in Plastics Processing or related manufacturing discipline preferred; hands-on experience valued.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with polymer processing knowledge (LDPE, HDPE, PP, PET).
• Experience with NGR, Erema, or Genox lines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, operate, monitor, and shut down extrusion lines and shredders per SOPs.
• Monitor and adjust processing parameters to maintain stable, high-efficiency production.
• Inspect pellet output for size, moisture, melt consistency, color, and contamination; log data and act on off-spec runs.
• Diagnose and resolve issues including polymer bridging and melt flow problems; perform tooling adjustments and cleaning.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on extrusion lines and feeding systems; coordinate with maintenance team.
• Safely stage, blend, and feed film scrap and additives; manage material changes and silo procedures.
• Uphold health and safety standards, PPE usage, and 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Extrusion operation

Process optimization

Quality testing

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

Technical diploma in Plastics Processing

Tools

NGR extrusion lines

Genox shredders

Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

At Multy, we believe waste is not the end of a material’s life, it’s the beginning of something better.

For more than 30 years, Multy has combined material science, design, and manufacturing expertise to transform landfill‑diverted materials into durable, innovative products for homes, gardens, and beyond. Today, we are a growing organization focused on sustainable innovation, circular manufacturing, and finding better ways to use materials.

As we continue to expand our manufacturing capabilities, advanced processing technology plays an increasingly critical role in driving efficiency, material quality, and operational excellence. We are looking for a skilled, safety‑conscious, and hands‑on Extrusion Process Technician to join our team at our North York facility and help optimize our recycling extrusion operations.

What We Do

Multy operates in a high-volume, fast‑paced manufacturing and distribution environment, supporting production and business‑critical systems across Canada, the United States, and international markets.

Located at our 400 Fenmar facility, this is a high‑impact opportunity for a technical manufacturing professional who takes pride in operating advanced recycling machinery, solving process challenges, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and output quality.

What’s Important to Us

We value individuals who are dependable, mechanically minded, safety‑focused, and comfortable working in a dynamic industrial environment. The ideal candidate takes ownership of their machinery, responds proactively to process deviations under production targets, collaborates effectively across production and maintenance teams, and actively looks for ways to optimize throughput, reduce scrap, and maintain a zero‑incident safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Extrusion & Equipment Operation: Set up, start up, operate, monitor, and safely shut down NGR recycling extrusion lines and Genox shredder systems in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Process Optimization & Control: Continuously monitor and fine‑tune critical processing parameters (cutter‑compactor speed, screw speed, melt temperature zones, melt pressure, vacuum levels, and pelletizer settings) to ensure stable, high‑efficiency production.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Inspect finished pellet output for sizing, moisture content, melt consistency, color uniformity, and contamination; log quality data accurately and initiate immediate corrective actions on off‑spec runs.
• Troubleshooting & Mechanical Support: Diagnose and resolve operational issues including polymer bridging, melt flow inconsistencies, screen blockages, and pelletizer jams; perform routine tooling adjustments, die plate cleaning, and screen changes.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform daily routine maintenance on extrusion lines, cutter‑compactors, and feeding systems; partner with the industrial maintenance team on scheduled repairs, diagnostics, and PM cycles.
• Material & Silo Management: Safely stage, blend, and feed film scrap, regrind, and additives; safely execute silo cleaning, material changeovers, and equipment emptying procedures while tracking material consumption.
• Safety, LOTO & Housekeeping: Strictly uphold all Ontario health and safety standards, company PPE mandates, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols; maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work station (5S).

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Technical diploma or vocational certificate in Plastics Processing, Industrial/Mechanical Maintenance, Process Operations, or a related manufacturing discipline is preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience is highly valued.
• Experience: Minimum of two to three (2–3) years of direct, hands‑on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion or plastic recycling lines in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.
• Core Technical Knowledge: Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of polymer processing fundamentals, melt filtration, resin behavior (e.g., LDPE, HDPE, PP, PET), and pelletizing mechanics.
• Equipment Proficiency: Prior experience operating NGR, Erema, or similar recycling extrusion lines and industrial shredders/granulators (Genox) is an asset.
• Tooling & Measurement: Hands‑on experience using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, temperature gauges) and adjusting hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal equipment parameters.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem‑solving mindset, high attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication skills when collaborating with shift supervisors, maintenance mechanics, and quality personnel.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Role is 100% on‑site within an active manufacturing and production plant environment at our 400 Fenmar location.
• Exposure to industrial machinery, heat, noise, dust, and moving mechanical parts (PPE required and provided).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and safely lift/move raw materials and tooling weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work shift‑based schedules (including rotating, day, afternoon, or night shifts as required by plant operational schedules).

What You Can Expect From Multy

• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, dental, vision, and medical benefits coverage (following standard eligibility).
• Retirement Planning: Company retirement savings program with employer matching opportunities.
• Work‑Life Balance: Competitive paid vacation entitlement and stable, predictable scheduling.
• Growth & Impact: Opportunities for technical training, cross‑skilling across different production lines, and internal career progression.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: The opportunity to directly participate in sustainable manufacturing and landfill‑diversion initiatives every single day.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

Multy is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable human rights and employment legislation.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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