Entry-Level Thermoforming Setup Technician I

Novolex; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Set up Technician – Level 1 at our 391 Thermoforming Plant in the Brampton area. The role involves assisting set up technicians, performing machine/tool setups on thermoforming equipment, and supporting continuous improvement projects.

Rate is $24/hr and a 12-hour continental shift with bi-monthly rotation. Qualified candidates will have mechanical/technical training or experience, ability to read measuring tools, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Technical school course in mechanical technology or related field.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Able to use measuring instruments (Vernier caliper, micrometer).
• Knowledge of plastic molds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level set up technicians with machine and tool setups on thermoforming machines.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare tools for production as needed.
• Perform process troubleshooting of thermoforming machines and related systems.
• Support sample making activities.
• Perform product qualification to ensure conformance with quality standards.
• Follow lockout/tag out procedures.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping in work area.
• Adhere to GMP and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Vernier caliper

Micrometer

English communication

Education

Technical school: Mechanical technology / Junior Millwright or 1-2 years in thermoforming/plastics

Tools

Thermoforming equipment knowledge

Job description

Novolex is hiring a Set up Technician – Level 1 at our 391 Thermoforming Plant in the Brampton area. The role involves assisting set up technicians, performing machine/tool setups on thermoforming equipment, and supporting continuous improvement projects.

Rate is $24/hr and a 12-hour continental shift with bi-monthly rotation. Qualified candidates will have mechanical/technical training or experience, ability to read measuring tools, and strong English communication.