Production Machine Operator - Plastic Manufacturing

Inspiretci; Brampton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiretci in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a Production Machine Operator to operate and maintain plastic manufacturing equipment. You will gain hands-on knowledge of all department machinery and have the ability to train others on core operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate production reporting while supporting quality control and continuous improvement in a dynamic plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively for an 8-hour shift.
• Able to use various measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Learns and has working knowledge of all equipment and machinery in the department.
• Sets up, change over, and operates all equipment within the department.
• Troubleshoots or performs minor adjustments to machinery.
• Operates, adjusts, and performs minor preventative maintenance.
• Completes production reporting and quality paperwork accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows safety procedures.
• Trains employees within the department on all aspects of production.
• Follows SOPs, MOPs, JSAs, and Safety Manual.
• Reports quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Teamwork

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Use measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Dial indicator

Feeler gauges

Job description

Production Machine Operator - Plastic Manufacturing

Job Openings Production Machine Operator - Plastic Manufacturing

About the job Production Machine Operator - Plastic Manufacturing

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery in the department. In this position, you will have gained a working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the department and have the ability to train others on all operations in the department.

Responsibilities

• Learns and has working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the department.
• Possesses ability to efficiently set-up, change over, and operate all equipment within the department.
• Troubleshoots or performs minor adjustments to machinery and equipment within the department.
• Operates, adjusts, and performs minor preventative maintenance of the machinery.
• Completes production reporting and quality paperwork accurately as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Trains employees within the department on all aspects of the production department.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs),
  Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively unassisted for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, bend, stoop or crouch for at least an 8-hour shift.