Extrusion Operator – Plastic Extrusion / Blown Film Extrusion
Location: Etobicoke and Brampton, ON
Pay: $21.00–$29.00 per hour (based on experience) + Shift Premiums + Overtime
Shift Options
Etobicoke
Rotating Continental Shift
- 2 weeks Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 2 weeks Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Brampton
Choose one of the following permanent night shifts:
- Weeknight Shift (Monday–Thursday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Weekend Night Shift (Friday–Sunday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Join a Global Leader in Flexible Packaging
Are you an experienced Extrusion Operator with a background in Plastic Extrusion, Blown Film Extrusion, or Bubble Film Extrusion
We are looking for skilled and motivated Plastic Extrusion Operators to join a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging products in Etobicoke and Brampton, Ontario. If you have experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization that values safety, teamwork, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Key Responsibilities
As an Extrusion Operator, you will:
- Operate, monitor, and adjust Plastic Extrusion, Blown Film Extrusion, and Bubble Film Extrusion equipment to meet production targets.
- Perform complete machine setups, changeovers, and start-ups for production runs.
- Load raw materials, resins, and additives into extrusion equipment.
- Adjust machine parameters including temperature profiles, air rings, die settings, line speed, and gauge controls to achieve product specifications.
- Monitor film quality, thickness, gauge, width, and appearance throughout production.
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
- Troubleshoot extrusion process issues and machine malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Maintain accurate production records, downtime reports, material usage, and quality documentation.
- Work closely with Production Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, and Quality Assurance teams to optimize production efficiency.
- Train and mentor machine assistants and new operators.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S, GMP, and safety standards.
- Follow all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating Plastic Extrusion, Blown Film Extrusion, Bubble Film Extrusion, or Film Extrusion equipment.
- Experience in blown film, bubble extrusion, or plastic extrusion is required.
- Experience within a flexible packaging or plastics manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with machine setup, changeovers, calibration, and process adjustments.
- Knowledge of quality control procedures and manufacturing best practices.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Comfortable working rotating continental shifts.
Preferred Experience
- Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:
- Plastic Extrusion
- Blown Film Extrusion
- Bubble Film Extrusion
- Polyethylene (PE) Film
- Flexible Packaging Manufacturing
- Film Manufacturing
- Extruder Machine Operation
- Resin Processing
- Machine Setup & Changeovers
- Process Optimization
- Preventive Maintenance
- Manufacturing Production
- Plastics Manufacturing
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced Extrusion Operator looking for your next opportunity with a leading flexible packaging manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your resume highlighting your Plastic Extrusion, Blown Film Extrusion, or Bubble Film Extrusion experience.
Contact: Please Apply through Indeed or Call at 905-286-9497 ext. 158 for immediate Consideration.
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