Extrusion Process Technician

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Set up, start, operate, monitor, and safely shut down NGR recycling extrusion lines and Genox shredder systems under standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and tune cutter-compactor speed, screw speed, melt temperature zones, melt pressure, vacuum levels, and pelletizer settings.
• Inspect pellet sizing, moisture, melt consistency, color, and contamination; record quality data and correct off-spec runs.
• Troubleshoot polymer bridging, melt-flow issues, screen blockages, and pelletizer jams; adjust tooling, clean die plates, and change screens.
• Perform daily maintenance and coordinate scheduled repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance with the industrial maintenance team.
• Stage, blend, and feed scrap, regrind, and additives; manage silo cleaning, changeovers, equipment emptying, and material-use tracking.
• Follow safety standards, PPE requirements, and LOTO protocols; maintain an organized, hazard-free workstation using 5S.

Qualifications

• At least two to three years of hands-on extrusion or plastic-recycling line setup, operation, and troubleshooting in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of polymer processing, melt filtration, resin behavior, and pelletizing mechanics.
• Experience with measurement tools and adjusting hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal equipment parameters.
• Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication with shift supervisors, maintenance mechanics, and quality personnel.
• A technical diploma or vocational certificate in plastics processing, industrial or mechanical maintenance, process operations, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent hands-on experience is valued.
• Experience with NGR, Erema, or similar extrusion lines and industrial shredders or granulators is an asset.

Work environment and schedule

• The position is 100% on-site at the 400 Fenmar manufacturing plant in North York.
• The environment includes industrial machinery, heat, noise, dust, and moving mechanical parts; PPE is required and provided.
• The role requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and safely moving raw materials and tooling weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Shift work may include rotating, day, afternoon, or night schedules based on plant operations.

Benefits and development

• Benefits include extended health, dental, vision, and medical coverage subject to standard eligibility.
• The company offers a retirement savings program with employer matching opportunities, paid vacation, and predictable scheduling.
• Technical training, cross-skilling across production lines, and internal career progression are available.
• The role contributes to sustainable manufacturing and landfill-diversion initiatives.

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