Injection Moulding Operator in Ontario

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Plastic products manufacturers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
• Place weighed materials in mixing machines
• Operate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosity
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products
• Set up machines and equipment
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• MS Office

Supervision

• Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors
• Plastics processing machine operators
• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits