Plastics Machine Operator

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Roechling Industrial is an industrial plastics manufacturer located in Orangeville, ON.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Plastics Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role involves operating machinery and equipment to produce high-quality plastic while ensuring efficient production processes and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience with manufacturing equipment, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Duties

• Set up and operate machines/equipment (saws, mills, slitting machines, robots) to transform raw plastic materials into finished products such as tubes, sheets, and profiles.
• Set up, tear down, change over of lines, equipment, machinery ensuring proper calibration and configuration for each production run
• Monitor machine operations, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain product quality and efficiency
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Conduct quality inspections using calipers and other hand tools to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Monitor the production processes, inspecting products for defects and ensuring they meet specifications
• Use programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to control and monitor manufacturing processes
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with safety standards
• Operate forklifts safely for material handling when necessary
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals while adhering to safety protocols
• Record production data, including quantities produced and any issues encountered during the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing, machining, or related industrial environments
• Mechanical/technical knowledge of processes and equipment operation
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), HMI and hand tools
• Ability to perform basic math calculations for measurements and adjustments
• Experience with quality inspection techniques using calipers and other measuring tools
• Forklift experience / license
• Strong attention to detail, safety consciousness, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Vocational Diploma or equivalent experience, experience with manufacturing materials, machine capabilities, outputs and experience with equipment operation, programming, testing knowledge, automation, sensors, analytics and control systems.
• Experience with production processes, and quality control standards
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Good eye hand coordination and physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are valued.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$27.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person