Mold Maintenance Specialist

Carfair Composites Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carfair Composites Inc. seeks a Mold Maintenance Specialist to restore and maintain proper mold geometry and ensure correct part specifications.

The role involves applying mold release interfaces and working under supervision while developing foundational technical skills. You will read blueprints, handle polishing equipment, and operate pneumatic tools, while coordinating with production to address mold issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Fiberglass experience is an asset.
• Automotive body works experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Restore and maintain mold geometry per parts specifications.
• Work on body frame, wheels, and hardware maintenance.
• Read blueprints to ensure correct tolerances.
• Operate pneumatic polisher and use polishing compounds.
• Handle chemicals with PPE as required.
• Collaborate with production to identify mold issues and schedule maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Maintenance

Hand tool proficiency

Pneumatic tool operation

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic polisher

Hand tools

Polishing compounds

Gel coat finishing (asset)

Job description

Full-Time | Onsite | Permanent

Standard Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Carfair Composites® is a leader in fiber-reinforced plastic design and composite technologies. Carfair Composites is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, operating in five manufacturing and distribution centers across North America, including Winnipeg, MB, St. Cloud, MN, and Anniston, AL, Wausaukee, WI, and Gillett, WI. As a comprehensive manufacturer of engineered composite products, Carfair Composites supplies quality fiberglass components to the original equipment manufacturers operating in agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, commercial, food processing, and medical industries.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mold Maintenance Specialist will restore and maintain proper mold geometry for proper part specifications they will be responsible for the proper application of the mold release interface and will work under close supervision while developing confidence and foundational technical skills.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Be part of a team whose work helps connect people and communities every day.

• Contribute to innovative transportation solutions that make travel safer, more accessible, and more sustainable.

• Build a rewarding career with opportunities to learn and grow across our family of companies.

• Join an inclusive workplace culture where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Access on-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Restore and maintain proper mold geometry per parts specifications.
• Able to work on body frame, wheels and hardware maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Uses a pneumatic polisher while working with rubbing/polishing compounds.
• Able to work with chemicals (PPE provided)
• Communicates with production crew to identify mold issues and to schedule mold maintenance.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate in a team environment to complete production objectives in a timely manner.
• Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and be self-motived.
• Utilizes various hand tools and pneumatic tools to patch, sand, and spray.
• Prior experience with gel-coat finish or fiberglass reinforced plastics industry a plus but not required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade school is an asset).

• Experienced working in manufacturing or production environment is an advantage.

• Fiberglass experience is an additional asset.

• Previous experience with fiberglass, preparer, lamination, sandable grey gel coat, injection, demolding or finishing is preferred.

• Automotive body works experience is an asset.

• Fine carpentry experience is an asset

Physical & Workplace Requirements:

• NFI Group maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable laws and contractual requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (75 lbs. with assistance), stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods of up to 8+ hours.

• Ability to safely operate applicable tools, machinery, and vibratory equipment, which may involve repetitive movements, forceful gripping, prolonged postures, and exposure to hand-arm vibration.

• Strong safety awareness and adherence to workplace procedures.

OUR WHY:

At NFI Group, our purpose is simple: We Move People. Every day, our buses, coaches, parts, technology, and services help connect people.

Across our family of brands, thousands of team members work together to design, build, deliver, and support transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, reliable, and sustainable. Whether you're building vehicles on the production floor, supporting customers, developing new technologies, or helping our business grow, your work helps keep communities moving.

Our values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Sustainability guide everything we do. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more at www.nfigroup.com.

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