Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Extraction Technician to carry out hydrocarbon extraction processes. This role is critical to our manufacturing operations, requiring attention to detail, technical proficiency, troubleshooting, and a commitment to quality and safety. The Extraction Technician will play a key role in ensuring production efficiency, meeting and documenting KPIs, and adhering to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Operation:

- Set up, clean, adjust, and operate extraction equipment.
- Monitor extraction performance during operation to ensure efficient and accurate production.
- Learn the operational specifics for each batch and apply them effectively during production.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep the equipment in optimal condition.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Quality Assurance:

- Perform regular quality checks on products to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Document and report any deviations from quality specifications and take corrective actions as needed.

Safety and Compliance:

- Adhere to all workplace safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Follow company guidelines and participate in safety training to maintain a safe work environment.

Documentation and Data Recording:

- Maintain accurate records of machine operations, production output, and any quality checks or deviations.
- Utilize digital tools or physical logs for data recording and reporting.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and record all activity in batch records.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

- Work closely with team members, supervisors, and technical staff to meet production goals and ensure smooth operations.




- Communicate effectively and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Relevant Post-secondary education degree or diploma (ex. Mechanical Engineering Technology)
- 1-2 years demonstrated experience operating high pressure systems, especially hydrocarbon, ethanol, or supercritical carbon dioxide extraction processes preferred
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn the operation, maintenance, and repair of new equipment.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and performing basic machine repairs.
- Knowledge of quality control processes and the ability to perform quality checks.
- Solid attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs - able to stand for prolonged periods.
- Required to pass criminal background check.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Microsoft Excel) for data entry.

Job Details:

- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: 4PM-12:30AM (afternoon), Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.

Benefits:

- Paid vacation time
- Extended health care (vision, dental, disability, life insurance)

Join our team and become an integral part of our extraction processes with our state-of-the-art equipment. If you’re passionate about precision, quality, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you! Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakville, ON L6H 5R1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience in the cannabis industry?
- Do you have any experience operating extraction equipment?

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- machine operation: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Extraction Technician (Afternoon) (Oakville)
🏢 Taima Extracts
📍 Oakville