Job description

Extrusion Maintenance Technician- KAL-POLYMERS

Job details
Location: 3440 Wolfedale Road, Mississauga, ONL5C 1W4
Work location: On site
Salary: $36.00 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Start Date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Job Requirements
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years in industrial maintenance, preferably in plastic extrusion in a manufacturing or recycling environment
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment: Noisy
Work setting: Maintenance, Service, Repair

Job Summary

The Extruder Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing extrusion equipment and related auxiliary systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role supports continuous production by minimizing downtime and ensuring extrusion lines operate within required process and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plastic extrusion equipment, including single-screw and twin-screw extruders.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues related to extruders and downstream equipment.
• Service and maintain extrusion components such as screws, barrels, gearboxes, heaters, thermocouples, pressure transducers, dies, and screen changers.
• Assist with extruder teardowns, rebuilds, and component replacements.
• Support extrusion line start-ups and shutdowns following maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues in collaboration with operators and engineers (e.g., surging, pressure instability, overheating).
• Maintain auxiliary equipment including feeders, dryers, pelletizers, conveyors, and cooling systems.
• Follow lockout/tagout and all safety procedures during maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage records.
• Identify opportunities for equipment reliability improvement and preventative maintenance optimization.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and basic control system issues related to extrusion equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hydraulic system
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Rotating equipment
• High-temperature processing systems

Area of specialization

• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Industrial equipment repair

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Comfortable working around hot surfaces, moving machinery, and industrial noise

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Dependable
• Organized
• Problem Solver

What We Offer

• Stable employment in an essential manufacturing industry
• Opportunity to support sustainability and recycling initiatives
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career growth opportunities

How to apply
By email
dipak@kalpolymers.com