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 new multilayer thermoforming production line.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Thermoforming & Extrusion Technician to support the startup, commissioning, and ongoing operation of this exciting recent 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 & Benefits

- $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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