Lead Plastic Sheet Extruder & Thermoforming Machine Operator to join our team at AMX Bio Production in Candiac. If you have at least 3 years of hands-on experience and know how to run an integrated line featuring a heavy-duty plastic sheet extruder and a pressure/compression plastic thermoforming machine, we want to hear from you.This is a stable, long-term role in the plastics processing industry for someone who can step onto the shop floor, take complete ownership of the machinery, manage production cycles, and troubleshoot technical or process problems independently.Key Responsibilities & Tasks
- Running the Integrated Line: Set up and operate both the plastic sheet extruder line and the pressure/compression plastic thermoforming machine in manual, semi-auto, and full-auto modes. Set, monitor, and adjust all equipment controls.
- Mold & Tooling Changes: Prepare and handle complete thermoforming mold changeovers, extruder die adjustments, plug-assist tool setups, and mechanical adjustments completely on your own.
- Dialing in Settings: Adjust extruder heating zones, screw speed, calender rolls, sheet tension, thermoforming cycle times, and clamping/compression pressure to achieve the perfect finished sheet and product.
- Material Setup & Logistics: Manage raw materials (pellets/resin) for the sheet extruder, monitor the continuous sheet flow, and coordinate with warehouse staff for material handling using forklifts or other warehouse equipment.
- Quality Control & Inspection: Monitor and inspect the quality of the produced material. Perform regular quality inspections using calipers, gauges, and other measurement tools to ensure products meet strict specifications. Keep an eye out for defects (thinning, warping, webbing) and make quick adjustments to minimize scrap.
- Process Improvement: Troubleshoot equipment, implement lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste, and propose improvements to work methods, systems, or procedures to boost productivity.
- Team Leadership & Reporting: Lead a small team of operators, providing guidance on machine operation, safety procedures, and best practices. Document production data accurately for reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
What we’re looking for (Qualifications):
- Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of solid, hands-on experience setting up and operating both plastic sheet extruders and plastic thermoforming machines.
- Technical & Mechanical Knowledge: Strong mechanical aptitude related to manufacturing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Proficiency with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for machine automation control is a strong asset.
- Education: No formal degree, certificate, or diploma required — your practical experience, leadership skills, and technical capabilities are what matter.
- Personal Suitability: Dependable, organized, accurate, a reliable team player, and a strong problem solver who can maintain safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities:
- Physically demanding environment with standing for extended periods.
- Handling heavy loads and performing repetitive tasks.
- High attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to distinguish between colors.
- Security & Safety: Steel-toed safety boots are required.
Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
