Injection Molding Set-up/Processing Technician

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: Night: 11:00pm to 7:30am

Starting Rate: $24.00 / hour

Benefits: Extended Health Care, Dental Care and Paid Vacation

Open to Canadian Citizens

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

WHAT WE OFFER, OUR BENEFITS

• Afternoon shift: premium of $0.35 / Night shift: premium of $0.70.
• Increases based on role progression.
• Benefits: Paid vacation, extended dental and health care.
• A clean and safe indoor work environment.
• Training and opportunity for advancement.
• Outstanding team support.

We are always looking for setup and processing technicians. The technician would be responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process from setup to processing material to the maintenance of the model and machinery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and start molding machines.
• Assure that mold setup, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met.
• Prepare materials based on orders for all machines.
• Ensure new start-up jobs run correctly, making any necessary adjustments.
• Troubleshoot processing issues including normal adjustments and checks.
• Communicate with mold maker regarding issues with the molds.
• Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meet the production goals.
• Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements and make adjustments as needed.
• Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report any to the maintenance department.
• Maintain cleanliness of all manufacturing equipment, molds, and work areas and floor around molding machines
• Verify and update equipment documentation daily.
• Assist in monitoring process conditions to ensure production meets customer specifications.
• In conjunction with other departments, participate in identifying and analyzing non-conformance or production/quality problems; and developing, implementing, and verifying corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-training with other departments on the production line to further your skillset.

Required Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical abilities and knowledge, preferably in the plastics industry with experience in injection molding.
• Demonstrated experience with various hand tools.
• Crane and forklift certification
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, very detailed-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy.

Education and Experience:

• 2-5 years of previous injection molding setup and process experience is required.
• High school diploma is required, but a college degree is preferable.

Physical Requirements

• Are you comfortable standing/walking for long periods.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move loads over 50 lbs.

Health & Safety

• Have a positive attitude, led by example and are respectful towards your team members.
• Understand the importance of health and safety at work and can follow instructions.

Licensed 431A Mold Maker

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: Day: 7am-3:30pm

Salary: $30.00 / hour

Benefits: Extended Health Care, Dental Care and Paid Vacation

Open to Canadian Citizens

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

WHAT WE OFFER, OUR BENEFITS

• Starting wage of $30.00 per hour.
• Afternoon shift: premium of $0.35 / Night shift: premium of $0.70.
• Increases based on role progression.
• Benefits: Paid vacation, extended dental and health care.
• A clean and safe indoor work environment.
• Training and opportunity for advancement.
• Outstanding team support.

As a Mold Maker you will be responsible for the repair, improvement, and maintenance of plastic injection molds. Your main function is to support production by completing work within the demands of the regular production schedule. Perform regular scheduled PM’s on tooling. Machine close tolerance components and fits components. Fully understands the principles and construction of plastic injection molds and is able to do in press repairs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on plastic injection molds and hot runner manifolds including disassembly, cleaning, inspection for damage or wear, repair and re-assembly.
• Fabricate mold inserts, mold components, fixture and tooling with and without engineering prints and 3-D CAD molds  using milling, turning, grinding, EDM machines.
• Fits and assembles parts and tests completed molds for proper operation.
• Support production team members to ensure proper quality output and safe operations.
• Complies with all safety requirements and instructions.
• Verifies conformance of repaired injection molds or related tooling to specification by checking dimension, clearances and alignments using various test equipment, consistently working to close tolerances.
• Operates overhead crane to remove and/or relocate molds to specific  workstations/areas
• Completes computer data entry as necessary.
• Maintains a neat work area and cleans up during and at the end of his or her shift. Provides general maintenance and cleanup of all Tool room equipment.
• Works cooperatively and communicates with manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mold Maker(431A) a must
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in mold making and injection molding field as a journeyman.
• Must be able to operate all common tool room machinery in a safe and productive manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Use of CAD/CAM systems and computer systems are an asset.
• Must be able to provide technical knowledge on mold repairs.
• Must possess good problem solving skills to properly repair tools and fixtures.
• Applicants with TIG welding skills would be preferred
• Experience working inside Injection Molding Machines is an asset
• Must be familiar with Preventative Maintenance systems, and experience with various hot runner applications including valve gate systems is recommended.

Physical Requirements

• Are you comfortable standing/walking for long periods.
• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and move loads over 50 lbs

Health & Safety

• Have a positive attitude, led by example and are respectful towards your team members.
• Understand the importance of health and safety at work and can follow instructions.