Senior Thermoforming & Extrusion Technician
Brantford, ON

$40.00-$50.00/hour

Full-Time | Permanent

About the Opportunity
Kelly Services is recruiting on behalf of a leading food packaging manufacturer in Brantford that is launching a recent multilayer thermoforming production line.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Thermoforming & Extrusion Technician to support the startup, commissioning, and ongoing operation of this exciting new manufacturing project. This position will play a critical role in bringing new equipment online and establishing best practices for a highly specialized production process.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to receive specialized international training, work alongside industry experts, and become the primary technical resource for a new manufacturing line.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, start up, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoforming and extrusion equipment

Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production launch activities

Monitor and improve process performance, efficiency, and product quality

Diagnose and resolve equipment, process, and quality issues

Develop and maintain operating procedures and process documentation

Train and support operators on equipment and process requirements

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and waste reduction





Collaborate with technical teams during project implementation and startup

Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards

Qualifications
Required

Direct thermoforming experience

Experience working with extrusion processes and equipment

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

Multilayer sheet extrusion experience

Food packaging manufacturing experience

Experience with barrier materials such as EVOH

New equipment commissioning or startup experience

Technical leadership or mentorship experience

Travel Requirement
This position requires travel for approximately 6 weeks of specialized training , followed by ongoing collaboration with technical teams during equipment installation and project startup.

Compensation & Advantages

$40.00-$50.00/hour, depending on experience

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Professional development opportunities

International training exposure

Long-term career growth potential

If you have hands-on thermoforming and extrusion experience and are interested in being part of a major manufacturing startup project, we would like to hear from you.

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