Mold Maintenance Technician: Precision & Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. in Canada is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to set up, changeover, and maintain molds to ensure production readiness and safe, efficient operation. You will troubleshoot mold issues, coordinate with tooling and process engineering, and train team members while upholding safety standards.

This role supports continuous improvement and reliable tooling. Mechanical aptitude and relevant certifications are required; experience with injection molding is preferred; flexible

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or trade certification in mechanical techniques or Millwright/Tool & Die.
• Experience in mold setup, mold maintenance, tooling, injection molding, or related environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold set-up and changeovers in coordination with production planning and molding operations.
• Verify mold configurations, tooling components, and setup readiness prior to production start.
• Perform mold breakdown and teardown activities following production runs.
• Execute preventive and planned maintenance on molds, including cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and replacement of wear components.
• Inspect molds and components for wear, damage, or performance concerns including bushings, pins, inserts, fasteners, and other critical tooling elements.
• Troubleshoot mold-related production issues and assist in identifying root cause of setup, tooling, or maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate with Tooling Engineering, Molding personnel and third‑party contractors to resolve tooling issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain mold storage, inventory, tooling records, and traceability of tooling components.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and tooling condition using established systems and forms.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other lifting equipment for mold movement, setup, and storage.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on mold reliability, setup efficiency, PM effectiveness, and reduction of downtime.
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure compliance with all company procedures, safety standards, and regulations.
• Train and support team members on standardized setup and maintenance procedures as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of tooling and molding operations.
• Be available for other maintenance related activities supporting production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of maintenance operations.

Skills

Mold setup

Mold maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tooling knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading technical documentation

Forklift/crane operation

Organizational skills

Communication & teamwork

Education

Post-secondary certificate / diploma / trade (Millwright/Industrial Mechanic or Tool & Die)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Presses

Forklifts / Hoists

Job description

G&W Electric Co. in Canada is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to set up, changeover, and maintain molds to ensure production readiness and safe, efficient operation. You will troubleshoot mold issues, coordinate with tooling and process engineering, and train team members while upholding safety standards.

This role supports continuous improvement and reliable tooling. Mechanical aptitude and relevant certifications are required; experience with injection molding is preferred; flexible