The Team Lead Extrusion Operator operates a sheet extrusion line/slitter machine in our client's 24/7 production operation in Brampton, ON, working 12-hour continental shifts or 8-hour shifts, as per current Company demands.
The team lead's role involves running extrusion, winding, and slitting equipment.
The job involves:
· Operating and setup of extrusion machinery safely, efficiently with good quality
· Start-up of production lines (extruders, winders, packaging)
· Operation of the resin material feeding system
· Operation of auxiliary equipment (e.g., heating/cooling units, grinders)
· Changing tapes manually, fabric master rolls with cranes
· Shutdown of production line (setting of cool-down temperatures on extruders, etc.)
· Operation of the thickness profile scanner and extrusion die
· Operation of a highly automated slitter machine and winder
· Other duties as assigned by the shift Team Leader
Qualifications:
· Experience in plastics extrusion, automation equipment, or a suitable technical background and experience with production equipment in the Plastics/ Automotive industry is highly desired.
· Experience with lift truck and/or overhead crane operation is desired.
· Secondary school graduate preferred (e.g., high school diploma)
· Prior leadership/supervisory experience an asset
Working Conditions:
- Shift work in a 24h/7d production environment
- Shifts are two weeks 7am-7pm shifts, two weeks 7pm-7am shifts
- Shift premium available for nights shifts (7pm-7am)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent