Boshart Industries is based in Milverton, Ontario, (which is located 40 minutes West of Kitchener) with an impressive legacy of over 70 years as a Master Distributor in the plumbing and water well industry as well as a complimentary secondary business in Manufacturing. Our unwavering dedication lies in cultivating excellence among our employees. We achieve this by fostering a secure, enjoyable, and inclusive work environment, where achievements, milestones, and successes are regularly recognized and celebrated.  able, and inclusive work environment, where achievements, milestones, and successes are regularly recognized and celebrated. 

As a Living Wage Employer, we firmly believe in providing fair and equitable compensation to our valued team members. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive health benefits that prioritize the well-being of our employees. Moreover, within our flourishing organization, abundant career growth opportunities await those seeking to forge a rewarding and progressive professional journey.

At Boshart Industries, we are committed to both the personal and professional development of our employees. By combining our extensive experience with a steadfast commitment to creating an empowering workplace, we continue to thrive as an industry leader. 

JOB SUMMARY

As Boshart Industries continues to grow, we are looking to fill the position of Injection Moulding Operator.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that quality products are being manufactured, as well as sort, pack, assemble and weld the molded components as required.

SHIFT: Days (Full-time): Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sort, assemble and box components with proper labelling and counts
• Assemble and weld molded components by operating the ultrasonic welding machine effectively with working knowledge of necessary safety implications
• Packaging functions as required
• Efficiently use the granulator for recycling purposes
• Ensure colour feeders are full to ensure material is continuously feeding the press
• Ensure machines are set up for boxing with skids and labels required for production
• Responsible for running machine presses through the semi-auto mode
• Set up upcoming runs during press changes
• Appropriately dispose of defective product and report defective or questionable quality issues to supervisor
• Develop and grow knowledge on insert changes, machine data processing, material processing
• Develop and grow knowledge on machine and auxiliary equipment trouble shooting
• Develop and grow knowledge on robotics set-up, troubleshooting
• Conduct machine, material, product trials when necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent
• Candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with the properties and behaviors of a variety of plastic materials

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Ability to properly handle material, molded product and related inventory control.
• Must have experience and knowledge of proper operation of manufacturing and material handling equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Environment: Work is conducted indoors in a standard manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures depending on the season. (100%)

Physical Effort: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical strength and stamina required to handle physically demanding movements like pushing, pulling, bending down and lifting of packages.https://jobdescriptionandresumeexamples.com/packaging-technician-job-description-key-duties-and-responsibilities/ Lifting 60 lb. boxes may be required occassionaly.
• Some sedentary work. Requires standing or walking for a long period of time. 

Sensory Attention

• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical skills and the ability to coordinate hand and eyes rapidly and accurately in using equipment. (100%)

Safety Protocol

• Requires wearing steel-toed shoes or boots to prevent injuries.
• Hearing protection is required when working in or moving through all Injection Moulding areas.

This job description does not imply that these requirements are the exclusive requirements of this position. This position requires performance of additional related duties as needed. 

Boshart Industries has deemed this position as safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position defined by the Canadian Human Rights Commission; if not performed in a safe manner, can cause direct and significant damage to property, and/or injury to the employee, others around them, the public and/or the immediate environment. 

Boshart Industries is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to making our interview process fully accessible for people of all abilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know to ensure that the appropriate accommodations are in place.

Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm