Set-Up Operator

Westlake Royal Building Products; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Incentives offered

Competitive pay

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a Set-Up Operator to lead tooling changeovers and support extrusion line operations in Vaughan, Canada. The role requires handling PVC/ASA transitions, returning tooling for maintenance, and driving continuous improvements.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, with comfort working 12-hour Continental shifts and contributing to operator training and safety initiatives. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12 hour Continental shift.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Setup Operator competence prior to classification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tooling is ready for changeover.
• Support machine operators and perform tooling changeovers (PVC/ASA).
• Return tooling to maintenance and log repairs.
• Identify improvement opportunities on the extrusion line.
• Assist with operator training and safety compliance.
• Perform other duties as required by Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Setup competence

Job description

Summary

This position supports a vinyl siding extrusion operation by leading the set-up process of tooling used to develop vinyl siding products.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING CONTINENTAL SHIFTS

• Shift Premium & Additional Incentives offered******

Rate of Pay: $27.92/hr

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure all tooling is ready for changeover.
• Provide support to machine operators and setup all changeovers (products/colours), PVC to ASA or ASA to PVC.
• Return tooling to maintenance department when changeover is complete. Add oil and check tooling to see if it needs any repairs. Place tag if tooling needs repair.
• Take initiative to see what improvements can be made to run extrusion line at all times. Highlight any issues with extrusion line and work with supervisor and lead hand to address the issue. Investigates and resolves product or process problems related to tooling/changeover/set-ups.
• Identifies and develops process control improvement opportunities.
• Communicates effectively, which includes the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and record problems, and make recommendations to correct discrepancies
• Must be able to work as a machine operator when short staffed.
• Be involved with operator training program,
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including health and safety, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as required by Shift Supervisor.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Set-Up Operator must demonstrate competence in the appropriate job category (i.e. machine operator, etc.) before being classified as a Set-Up Operator.
• Must be able to work 12 hour Continental shift
• Good communication skills.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.