Senior Process Technician -Thermoforming

Kelly Services; Brantford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Professional development opportunities

International training exposure

Long-term career growth potential

Job summary

Kelly Services is recruiting for a Senior Thermoforming & Extrusion Technician in Brantford, ON. The role supports startup, commissioning, and ongoing operation of a new multilayer thermoforming line.

Travel for specialized training is required and international training exposure is offered. The successful candidate will be the primary technical resource for the new line and will receive specialized training alongside industry experts.

Qualifications

• Direct thermoforming experience required.
• Experience with extrusion processes and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoforming and extrusion equipment.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production launch activities.
• Monitor and improve process performance, efficiency, and product quality.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, process, and quality issues.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and process documentation.
• Train and support operators on equipment and process requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with technical teams during project implementation and startup.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards.

Skills

Direct thermoforming experience

Extrusion processes experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Independence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Senior Thermoforming & Extrusion Technician

Brantford, ON

$40.00-$50.00/hour

Full-Time | Permanent

About the Opportunity

Kelly Services is recruiting on behalf of a leading food packaging manufacturer in Brantford that is launching a new multilayer thermoforming production line.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Thermoforming & Extrusion Technician to support the startup, commissioning, and ongoing operation of this exciting new manufacturing project. This position will play a critical role in bringing new equipment online and establishing best practices for a highly specialized production process.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to receive specialized international training, work alongside industry experts, and become the primary technical resource for a new manufacturing line.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoforming and extrusion equipment
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production launch activities
• Monitor and improve process performance, efficiency, and product quality
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, process, and quality issues
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and process documentation
• Train and support operators on equipment and process requirements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and waste reduction
• Collaborate with technical teams during project implementation and startup
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards

Qualifications

Required

• Direct thermoforming experience
• Experience working with extrusion processes and equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Multilayer sheet extrusion experience
• Food packaging manufacturing experience
• Experience with barrier materials such as EVOH
• New equipment commissioning or startup experience
• Technical leadership or mentorship experience

Travel Requirement

This position requires travel for approximately 6 weeks of specialized training, followed by ongoing collaboration with technical teams during equipment installation and project startup.

Compensation & Benefits

• $40.00-$50.00/hour, depending on experience
• Benefits package
• RRSP matching
• Professional development opportunities
• International training exposure
• Long-term career growth potential

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