Job Description

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