Press Helper

Primary Responsibility

Reporting to the Extruder Operator your primary responsibility is to assist the Extruder Operator with the set-up and production of blown extruded plastic film which meets or exceeds all specifications and quality requirements in the most cost effective way.

Key Accountabilities

• Cut cores, make boxes and cut square pack wood
• Organize and complete all paperwork related to work order
• Perform quality checks at all stages set-up and production and completes quality control documentation
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment
• Follow all Food Safety, product quality and Health and Safety Guidelines as laid out in the Departmental Summary
• Assist with all other work that needs to be completed

Duties

• Roll changes and packs all rolls off winders
• Set up winders for change-overs
• Perform general housekeeping (sweeping, changing scrap boxes, disposing of garbage, keeping the workspace clean and clutter free)
• Cut cores, make boxes, cut square pack
• Set up tower and gusset boards for all work orders
• Set up treaters, bow rollers and winder tensions
• Perform dart tests on film and record results
• Weigh rolls / boxes and record results
• Check quality of print, film, seals and film (bag) dimensions
• Assist Extruder Operator with all aspects of order set-up
• Assist Pressman with all press related set-ups
• Organize and fills out all paperwork related to work order
• Operate forklift
• Check Extruder Operator’s set-up, resins, wayflat dimensions, roll count, box count, roll footage, film colour and type of film
• Check Pressman’s set-up, ink, print placement and plates
• Perform quality checks on lines being run. Record and report variances to Operator or Pressman
• Pack skids and fill out paperwork
• Deliver work in progress (WIP) material to other departments
• Place WIP in racks and record location
• Removal of plates from cylinders
• Filing of Plates
• Clean-up of Extrusion area and Presses
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Extrusion Operator

Must Haves

• Strong Mechanical aptitude
• Grade 12 level or equivalent education
• Good Math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; reading, writing and speaking
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Physically able to perform all aspects of the job, be on your feet entire shift, bending, reaching, walking and lifting up to 50lbs
• Ability to follow directions, written or spoken

Assets

• Strong Teamwork Ethic
• Flexibility, reliability

Environment

• Manufacturing and production plant
• 12 hour shifts, rotating every 2 weeks
• 60 min of breaks to be determined by Team Lead