Machine Operator - Press/Extrusion

Hood Packaging Corporation • Montreal, QC

7h • CA$31 - CA$34 • Onsite

About The Position

Hood Packaging is a manufacturer of quality packaging materials with 23 production sites across Canada and the United States. The Montreal division specializes in the production and printing of plastic film for various industries. We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our family-owned manufacturing business as Press Operators at our Saint-Léonard plant. Members of our production team demonstrate initiative and a belief in exploring new possibilities.

Requirements

• New employees will start on the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m, on a continental schedule (alternating between 36 hours and 48 hours per week).
• The starting hourly rate offered is $30.53.
• Increases will be given after 6 months.
• After 3 months of continuous service, employees become unionized.
• After 1 year of continuous service.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the press to print plastic film
• Read order forms
• Prepare and install cylinders on the press
• Insert cardboard tubes onto the shaft and ensure that they are properly inserted into the press
• Install blank rolls in press and fill ink and solvent tanks
• Tape the end of the new roll of plastic film to the one being printed and turn the crank to adjust film tension
• Start press and adjust plate speed, tension and alignment
• Take samples and inspect for imperfections on plastic film
• Finalize the product and prepare it for dispatch to the next department
• All other related tasks
• Keeps work environment clean and orderly
• Applies the various safety rules
• Applies Hood Packaging's quality and food safety policy

Benefits

• Group insurances (dental and medical) paid at 90% by the employer after 3 months of continuous service.
• Life insurance; accident, death and dismemberment; short term and long-term disability; and dependent life insurance paid 100% by the employee after 3 months of continuous service.
• Work uniform and safety equipment (glasses and shoes) paid by the employer after 3 months of continuous service.
• Group RRSP: the employer contributes 4% of the employee's total earnings if the employee contributes 1% of his earnings after 1 year of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed