Mold Maker / Tool & Die

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking skilled individuals for a role in a fast-paced moulding facility. The candidate will be responsible for machinery operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within the automotive industry. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with relevant qualifications like a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement savings, and opportunities for ongoing development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

RRSP retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in an injection moulding facility is preferred.
• Forklift and crane licenses are required.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and hot runner systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on moulds and auxiliary equipment.
• Operate machinery such as lathe and milling machine independently.
• Assemble and maintain hot runner systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Graduate of a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Program or equivalent

Ticket in Mould / Tool and Die Making

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Welding equipment

Radial drilling machine

Job description

Posted Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th among the Top 150 North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” As a growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate offers excellent opportunities for dedicated and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

This role is based in a fast-paced moulding facility and is a union position. The successful candidate will work well in a team environment and possess strong problem-solving skills. We seek motivated, self-starting individuals capable of managing multiple tasks daily, with excellent organization, communication, and time management skills. This is an afternoon shift, from 3 : 00 pm to 11 : 00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, improvements, preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications on moulds and auxiliary equipment.
• Read and verify all critical information on work orders and drawings.
• Operate lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, welding equipment, and radial drilling machine independently.
• Assemble and maintain hot runner systems.
• Ensure all tools and fixtures are available at the workplace for proper maintenance.
• Design and manufacture End of Arms Tools.
• Maintain knowledge of robots, injection moulding machines, and their auxiliary equipment.
• Perform repairs on textured surfaces.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Program or equivalent.
• Hold a ticket in Mould / Tool and Die Making.
• Experience in an injection moulding facility.
• Forklift and crane licenses.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and hot runner systems is an asset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance; RRSP retirement savings plan; extensive safety training; new hire orientation; ongoing learning and development programs; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and vacation. Our employees say :

It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

Lots of growth opportunity.”

The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer, committed to Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA standards. We are proud winners of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award.

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