Extruder Operator

Infrapipes • Saskatoon, SK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extruder Operator will assist in the line operation of extrusion equipment used to produce HDPE pipe in accordance with established Infra Pipe procedures, policies, and standards. This role involves packaging pipe, documenting production, maintaining material inventory, performing quality checks, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe and clean working environment. The position also requires active participation in health & safety training, 5-S, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in plastic extrusion, thermoforming or injection molding.
• Basic computer skills.
• Completion of a high school degree or equivalent required.
• Good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, and heavy lifting.
• Flexible to work 12-hour rotating continental shifts or other shifts as needed.
• English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the line operation of extrusion equipment used to product HDPE pipe in accordance with established Infra Pipe procedures, policies, and standards.
• Packaging pipe in accurate pallet sizes and quantities and document production.
• Maintaining inventory of material, transferring, and loading material for production.
• Performing quality checks to pipe products, ensuring they meet Infra Pipe quality standards.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and making minor repairs to equipment, as required.
• Maintaining safe working conditions by ensuring a clean working area and reporting any issues to supervisor.
• Actively participate in all Health & Safety training and promote a safe work environment.
• Participate in all 5-S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, as promoted by Infra Pipe.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered through the company’s benefit plan
• 15 days of paid vacation per year, to start.
• Disability, Dental, Extended Medical, Life, and Travel Insurance.
• Company pension matches up to 5% of salary.
• Incentive to all Extruder Operators where they can earn up to $1.50 for each hour worked, payable quarterly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED