Extrusion Operator, Night Shift

At Hamilton Kent, we pride ourselves in being a company that is both a challenging and rewarding place to work. We specialize in the production and sales of rubber sealing products for infrastructure industry and are dedicated to the success of our customers and our employees.

Do not miss this opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Location: 77 Carlingview Drive, Toronto, ON, M9W 5E6

Work Schedule: Night shifts from Sunday to Thursday 11:00PM – 7:00AM

Summary

We are seeking for an Extrusion Operator to join our team on an afternoon or night shift, to focus on processes of producing various rubber profile from raw material using a microwave or heated saltwater curing process.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Supervise and verify quality of profile.
• Ensure that the compound is entering the extruder continuously and efficiently.
• Ensure all dimensions are within spec.
• Ensure the hardness of the profile is within limits as specified on the set-up sheet.
• Make regular checks on the water level in the cooling tank and ensure that is centered on the hot air tunnel belt.
• Ensure Quality Control Extrusion Chart is completed for each crate.
• Ensure samples are available for the Q.C. Inspector and recorded on the form.
• Pack the extruded profile as instructed.
• Ensure printing and logo is accurate and is in accordance with the drawing.
• Document and record all required information.
• Perform other duties as required by supervision to meet production requirements.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

• Self-motivated and results driven
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma is preferred
• Effective communicator
• Read write and speak basic English
• Must be able to use or can be trained on various types of measuring tools related to our gasket manufacturing process.

• Being part of an inclusive team that feeds a good atmosphere
• Life Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Retirement Savings Plan

Complexity & Judgement:

Encounters quality issues, material & machine faults which need to be reported to the Shift Supervisor

Contacts:

Occasional interaction with Health & Safety Coordinator and Plant Manager

Interacts daily with Shift Supervisor, Lead Hand & Q.A. Inspector

Working Conditions:

Incumbent spends almost 100% of his/her time in the plant environment requiring varying degrees of light to moderate physical labor. Lifting, pulling, bending (less than 25 lbs), standing and walking cover the majority of the work. Frequent rotation (every 3-4 hours) from feed-end of line to take-off end. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, and the use of sharp blades for cutting rubber.

Incumbent understands, respects and adheres to the workplace Health & Safety rules & regulations which are derived from the Occupational Health & Safety Act.