Injection molding set-up operator

Location: Thetford-Mines

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Work Setting

Willing to relocate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment

Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae

Monitor and inspect quality of material produced

Place weighed materials in mixing machines

Operate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosity

Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing

Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness

Adjust calender rollers for production line change

Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die

Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change

Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products

Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change

Follow formulation card to mix resin batches for injection moulding process

Trimming and sanding plastic or fiberglass parts

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Handling heavy loads

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Physically demanding

Standing for extended periods

Own Tools / Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Ear plugs

Gloves

Personal Suitability

Accurate

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Shift Options

Evening

Night

Day

Financial Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

Travel insurance

Wellness program

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