Mold Maintenance Specialist – Downtime Reducer

G&W Electric Co.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Canada Corporation in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to lead mold set-up, changeovers, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and tooling readiness within the molding operation.

You will ensure tooling is properly configured, maintained, and production-ready, coordinate with Tooling Engineering and Molding personnel, document maintenance activities, and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or Skill trade certification in mechanical techniques, Millwright or Tool and Die.
• Experience in mold setup, mold maintenance, tooling, injection molding or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and drawing / technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold set-up and changeovers with production planning and molding operations.
• Verify mold configurations and setup readiness prior to production start.
• Conduct mold breakdown and teardown after production runs.
• Execute preventive and planned maintenance on molds (cleaning, inspection, lubrication, wear part replacement).
• Inspect molds and components for wear or damage, including bushings, pins, inserts, and fasteners.
• Troubleshoot mold-related production issues and identify root causes.
• Coordinate with Tooling Engineering, Molding personnel, and contractors to resolve tooling issues.
• Maintain mold storage, tooling records, and traceability.
• Document maintenance activities using established systems and forms.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other lifting equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for mold reliability and downtime reduction.
• Maintain safe work practices and compliance with safety standards.
• Train and support team members on standardized setup and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mold setup experience

Troubleshooting

Strong mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary certificate or diploma or Skill trade (Millwright, Tool & Die)

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane/hoist operation

Job description

G&W Canada Corporation in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to lead mold set-up, changeovers, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and tooling readiness within the molding operation.

You will ensure tooling is properly configured, maintained, and production-ready, coordinate with Tooling Engineering and Molding personnel, document maintenance activities, and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.