Are you an experienced Injection Molding Technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If you excel at troubleshooting molding processes, solving technical challenges, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality, we'd like to hear from you.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Set-Up technician is responsible for troubleshooting molding processes, supporting production efficiency, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving, communication, and technical skills.
Responsible for:
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Managing and directing resources to tackle technical issues that arise during the shift that results in meeting safety, quality and delivery targets
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Fostering a working environment that is fair, equitable and driven to continuous improvements
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Setting, starting up and troubleshooting moulding machines for production runs
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Providing support to the Shift Supervisor
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Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)
Duties:
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Set up and start up injection moulding machines
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Complete mould and insert changes
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Follow-up, trouble-shoot and adjust processes for any quality issues, including flash, long gates, warping, blooming, witness marks, cloudiness, etc.
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Identify and communicate mould/machine problems to Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Technicians
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Maintenance and storage of moulds and inserts (tooling)
- Assist Shift Supervisors as required – training of new staff, incident investigations and audits to determine root causes and corrective actions
Communicate with previous and next shift to understand any technical or quality issues
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge/Qualifications
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High School Graduate
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Vocational school an asset
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5 years minimum of technical experience in injection moulding
- Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
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Basic tooling background an asset
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Demonstrated ability to solve problems and produce results
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Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
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Crane, and forklift certification required
Other Job Requirements
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Must be able to speak, read and write English
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Must have reliable transportation
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Must have full range of motion
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Must be able to sit, stand/walk for long periods of time
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Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 30lbs
- Able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts
Benefits
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Extended dental, health and vision coverage upon completion of 3 month probationary period.
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RRSP Program: Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period.
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Quarterly Bonus: Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period.
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Free on-site parking
