We are looking for an Injection Molding Technician to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on roleis responsible forsetting up,operating, andoptimizinginjection molding machines to ensure the consistent production of high-quality parts. The successful candidate will perform mold changes,monitorproduction processes, troubleshootequipmentand process issues, and carry out routine maintenance to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. Working closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams, the Injection Molding Technician plays a key role in supporting safe, reliable, and productive manufacturing operations.
Availability
This position is open and accepting applications
Shift
Monday- Friday | 2:00pm-10:00pm. The position we are hiring is for the afternoon shift, although the first few weeks of training will take place from 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Whoarewe?
SBSDrivetecisadynamicandgrowingadvancedmanufacturingcompanybasedin Barrie, Ontario, and the North americansiteof the BURGER Groupheadquarteredin Germany.Ourmodernfacilityspecializesin high-volume,highlyautomatedproductionofautomotiveactuators,usingadvancedinjectionmoldingandassemblytechnologies.Weofferacollaborativemanufacturingenvironmentwhereemployeescangrowandsucceed.
Why work with us?
- Companyevents(BBQ, Christmas Party, GolfTournamentandmore!)
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate,maintain,repairandassemblemolds
- Safelyrigandoperateanoverheadhoist
- SetupandrunEngel E-Victorymachineswithelectrical/hydraulicdrives(55 -130tons)
- SetupandrunEngelrotarymachineswith1600mmturntable(160tons)
- Setup andrunArburg Allrounder 570Amachine
- SetupandrunYaskawa6-axisrobots
- Qualityverificationanddocumentation(1starticleand inprocessinspections) ofpartsproducedusingvariousmetrologicalinstrumentsandpartsspecifications
- Setupmoldingequipment/productionlinefollowingpropersetupprocedures
- Verifyandmaintainmolds/toolingcondition
- Monitormold/toolingusageforwearandtear
- MaintainequipmentbyperformingscheduledPM’s
- Performmajorconversionsofmoldingproductionlinesandrepairsofmechanicalequipment
- Testrunnewmoldsandperipheralequipment
- Quality inspection: Perform 1st article inspections and in process measurements to the procedures
Education & ProfessionalExperience
Required
- 5+yearsofinjectionmoldingexperience,preferablyinautomotiveindustry
- Experiencewithhydraulic/pneumaticsystems/peripheralautomatedproductionequipment
- Knowledge of AQMS IATF 16949
Skills andAbilities
- Comfortableandconfidentoperatinghandtools, powertools, andmachinery.
- Exceptionalattentiontodetailwiththeabilitytospotdefectsandinconsistencies.
- Solidtechnicalaptitudewithstrongmanualdexterityforpreciseassemblywork.
- Teamplayerwhovaluescommunicationandcollaboration.
- Knowledgeofalltoolroomequipment
- Fundamentalknowledgeofmetallurgyand materialscience
- Basicunderstandingofpneumaticsandhydraulics
- Basicunderstandingofmechanicalcomponents(incl.assemblyandmaintenancespecifications
- Ability to followbothwrittenand verbalinstructions
- Results-oriented,resourcefulandproactiveattitude
- Excellent verbal andwrittencommunicationskillsin English; Germanconsideredanasset.
PhysicalDemands
- Prolongedperiodsofstandingat aworkstation,ergonomicmatssuppliedwhereapplicable.
- Frequentuseofhands,fingers, andarmsfor repetitivetasks,includingassembly,handling, andoperationoftoolsorequipment.
- Frequent hand-eyecoordinationforpreciseplacementandmanipulationofcomponents.
- Occasionallifting,carrying,ormovingofmaterialsandproducts,typicallyupto 35lbs,dependingontaskrequirements.
- Frequentbending,reaching,ortwistingasneededto performassignedtasks.
- Moderate back andshouldermovementincludingstaticflexionandrotation.
- Ability tomaintainfocusandattentiontodetailtoensurequalityandsafety.
- Occasionalexposuretonoise,vibration, andvaryingtemperaturesconsistentwithproductionoperations.
- Ability towearrequiredpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE) and followsafetyproceduresat alltimes
Health andSafetyResponsibility
- ComplywiththeOccupationalHealth andSafetyAct andcompanysafetypoliciesandprocedures.
- WearrequiredPPE at alltimes.
- Reporthazards,injuries,nearmisses, andunsafeconditionsimmediately.
- Useequipment,machinery, andtoolssafelyand do notbypasssafetydevices.
- Follow allmachineguardingandlockout/tagoutprocedureswhereapplicable.
- Maintaina clean and safeworkenvironment(goodhousekeeping).
- Participateinrequiredsafetytrainingandmeetings.
- Follow all ESDrequirementsandwearCSA-approvedfootwear.
- Adheretoemergencyproceduresandreportincidentspromptly.
- Exercisetherighttorefuseunsafeworkwhenappropriate.
SBSDriveteciscommittedtoprovidingaccommodationinaccordancewiththe Ontario Human Rights Code.Accommodationwillbeprovideduponrequestforcandidatesandemployeeswithdisabilities.