MACHINE OPERATOR - MOTHER PARKERS TEA & COFFEE - Mississauga, ON
(2019-07)
- Operate equipment to produce quality finished products in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform procedures of the production line from start up, maintenance and shut down
- Change the dates and material according to shop order requirements
- Operate IPC interface and line labellers
- Ensure machine is supplied with all appropriate materials needed and replenish when needed
- Maintain quality of packaged product according to QA standards
- Perform cleaning procedures and general maintenance
- Monitor and alert appropriate personnel for required maintenance
- Responsible to report food safety problems and quality problems
TECHNICIAN 2, CONVERTING DIVISION - WESTROCK COMPANY OF CANADA, INC - Milton, ON
(2018-04 - 2019-07)
- Responsible for the setup of print plates on FLEXO folding machine (Martin 624)
- Prepare assigned ink on designated print deck
- Assist in the installation of SRD
- Oversee the change of crosscut position from regular to extended glue system
- Set D/C section pull collars
- Responsible for proper setting of infeed sheets on on feed table
- Ensure that extendo bridge is lowered safely and proper adjustment of side gates and tampers
- Complete quality checks on strike box procedure
- Oversee that correct corner markers are prepared according to production card requirements
- Maintain good housekeeping throughout duration of shift
- Acts as backup to Operator in the setting up of job information in the computer
- Make initial registration of design as per specification on production card
- Ensure that counter ejector is set up to proper height and stable exit of bundled finished product to squaring machine and tie binding machine
PRESS ASSISTANT, PRE-PRINT DIVISION - WESTROCK COMPANY OF CANADA, INC. - Mississauga, ON
(2017-04-18 - 2018-04-07)
- Assist in the set-up of flexographic presses
- Assist in cleaning press and press area after each production run
- Provide support that will enable Operator to keep up with production rates, scrap rates and safety standards
- Assist in press set-up which includes changing gears, inks, annilox rolls, print cylinders, doctor blades, mylar, and end seals
- Coordinate with inks group(FLINT) of the next job, with colour requirements
- Assist in the partial registration(AVT) of the individual colour plates to its respective target
- Supply assigned press with all necessary chemicals (cell kleen) rugs, etc.
- Follow instructions and adheres to training provided by press operator and other press set-up employees
- Follow job docket instructions as it relates to press operations
- Ensure that finished roll is properly strapped/labeled and inspected for quality shipping
- Continuous improvement while training on the rewind and unwind section of the press
- Ensure that area is kept clean at the end of the shift and whenever possible
MACHINE OPERATOR/BACK-UP SHIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, FOAM CUP DEPT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON
(2014-10 - 2017-04)
- Responsible for operating assigned automatic steam chest moulding machine, trouble shooting, repair of leaking air/water/steam lines of cavity chest machine and other utilities involved in the production of foam cups
- Perform preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and minor repairs of mechanical plant equipment relevant to the production, testing, and transportation of cups to assigned packaging machine
- Make adjustments on photoelectric devices in case of malfunctioning and ensure accurate count of cups per sleeve released by each stacker
- Master all vital systems in the plant and keeps abreast with all new installation and renovations in order to properly execute the job during emergencies and machine breakdowns
- Accomplish necessary records and quality checklist completely and accurately
- Maintain good housekeeping within the work area
- Maintain proper operation and upkeep of tools and materials
SHIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, FOAM CUP DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON
(2011-04 - 2014-10)
- Utilize maintenance systems for work orders, breakdown sheets, inspections and preventive maintenance
- Inspect, operate or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
- Observe mechanical devices in operation, listen to sounds or visually inspect to detect malfunctions in order to diagnose problems and make repairs as needed
- Perform repairs (scheduled and non-scheduled) in prescribed method to resolve equipment problems using a normal range of tools
- Inspect and measure parts to detect wear misalignment or other problems and repairs or replace defective parts
- Dismantle machines, equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts
- Maintain maintenance logbook, check sheets, breakdown and performance gap report
- Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related boiler (steam line) and pneumatic equipment
- Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment
- Follow specifications of basic blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, installs, maintains and repairs equipment, machinery, physical structures and plumbing/electrical systems
MACHINE OPERATOR, FOAM CUP DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON
(2005-03 - 2011-04)
- Comply with good manufacturing practices (GMP) as required
- Maintain consistent quality of products, machine efficiencies, and the electrical, mechanical and pneumatic maintenance of production equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair the steam cavity chest machine, its accessories and utility lines
- Perform preventive maintenance and/or machine set-ups on the equipment
- Change films and film adjustment on the baggers
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild parts and repair of any process equipment that is exhibiting quality or efficiency defects
- Maintain equipment, work areas and departmental cleanliness while eliminating safety hazards
- Communicate necessary job-related information with departments and employees VAN DAM PRINTER, COLLECTIBLES DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON
(2004-02 - 2005-03)
- Responsible for operating KASE and Van Dam dry offset cylinder printing, set-ups, quality, registration and meeting production schedule
- Assist other printer operator in changeover and set-up
- Prepare inks (SunChemical) for the production run
- Maintain area and press in good housekeeping manner
OPERATOR, FOAM CUP DEPARTMENT - GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CANADA - Brampton, ON
(2001-09 - 2004-01)
- Read and review daily production schedule
- Complete daily reports to include cycle time, production
- Monitor cycle rates and machine productivity to ensure that production schedules are met
- Communicate to supervisors on problems and concerns and work as a team member resolve issues
- Maintain quality of product line, packaging only finished products which meets predetermined standards and predetermined rates
- Maintain quality and speed by continual adjustment of gauges that control temperature, pressure (steam/air), trim, rolls and speed to material
- Monitor machine for mechanical problems
- Initiate troubleshooting and solve mechanical problems
- Perform general preventive maintenance on equipment
- Notify supervisors and/or maintenance of need for repair assistance, if unable to complete repair
- Keep general work area clean
- Perform other duties as assigned
