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Pilot Plant Technician
Ingenia Polymers Corp —Brantford, ON
- $26.27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Laboratory experience
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Pilot Plant Technician

Ingenia Polymers Corp
Brantford, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Profit sharing
Extended health care
RRSP match
Disability insurance
Dental care
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Company events
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Chemical Engineering
Heavy lifting
Heavy equipment operation
Laboratory experience
Chemistry
College diploma
Communication skills

Full job description

INGENIA POLYMERS is a rapidly growing international manufacturer operating in the Petrochemicals and Plastics Industries. We seek an R&D Technician to assist our R&D Scientists and Engineers in the Pilot Plant with developing new products and processes in the broad area of polyolefins.

Summary: We are searching for a dependable, self-sufficient and enthusiastic R&D Technician with a strong aptitude for detail. The position requires the ability to operate plastics pilot and analytical testing equipment independently, and understand, collect and convey accurate process and testing data of the various program managers. This is an exciting opportunity to learn, develop and contribute in a dynamic, technology driven, entrepreneurial environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Learn and practice Safety and ISO Quality procedures.
Take training on various safety procedures and needed protocol.
Become habitual with PPE usage and all safety practices.
Learn ISO-9001 re-certification process & coordinate to maintain lab ISO status.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation.
Operate, set-up and maintain various pilot polymer processing equipment including Twin Screw Extruders, Blown Film Line, Rotomolding machine, Haake mixers and other auxiliary equipment.
Perform material characterization testing via DSC, FTIR, XRF, MFR and physical testing equipment.
Review SDS for chemicals.
Assist in the development and validation of laboratory methods.
Write laboratory procedures as needed.
Ship lab-prepared samples to customers.
Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies, consumables.
Maintain and upgrade laboratory infrastructure.
The R&D lab is a high productivity environment. The lab runs on a 2 shift (morning and afternoon) schedule. The successful candidate must be willing to work Monday to Friday afternoon shifts. Weekend and overnight shifts will be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Ability to lift 25kg bags.
Able to work in hot and occasionally dusty environment (Respirator required in some areas of the facility).
Have no restrictions that would limit the ability and must be comfortable working with heavy equipment and operating forklifts.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 year college/courses in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering preferred.
2-10 years industrial R&D lab experience in plastics or chemical industry.
Ability to perform calculations related to laboratory operations (formulations, unit conversion) and basic statistics.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with and navigate spreadsheets.
Ability to make decision in lab as needed with minimum supervision.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.27 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Profit sharing
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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