Molding Maintenance - Electrician - Shift C (7:30pm - 7:30am)

Polytainers Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the molding industry is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their team. The perfect candidate will have an Industrial Electrical license and a minimum of 8 years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing. Responsibilities include troubleshooting injection molding machines, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring workplace safety. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in injection molding or food packaging industry preferred.
• Good PC skills and familiarity with PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and bench repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Schematics

Mechanical Ability

Problem Resolution

Collaboration

Education

Industrial Electrical license (in Ontario)

Job description

Molding Maintenance - Electrician - Shift C (7:30pm - 7:30am)

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Molding Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Electrician is responsible for responding to breakdowns and for troubleshooting of injection molding machines, troubleshooting and maintaining auxiliary support equipment, performing preventative maintenance of molding machines and auxiliary support equipment, performing bench repairs to motors, temperature controllers, electronic cards etc. and assisting in regular housekeeping duties and other departments when required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Troubleshooting of Injection Molding Machines, including repairs to electrical related problems on Injection Molding Machines and maintaining machine controls and systems in a safe and efficient state
• Troubleshooting and maintain auxiliary support equipment including repairs to all parts handling equipment
• Perform Preventative Maintenance of Molding Machines and auxiliary support equipment by cleaning, adjusting, repairing and replacing faulty components as well as testing equipment for proper operation
• Performs Bench Repairs to motors, temperature controllers, electronic cards, etc.
• Locates and replaces faulty components and tests for correct operation
• Assist in regular housekeeping duties by cleaning and organizing parts, cleaning machinery and auxiliary equipment after electrical service, and maintaining the shop in a clean and orderly manner
• Assists the various departments and team members when required and available by assisting production personnel in locating and correcting non-electrical related problems and assisting other maintenance department team members during peak loads
• Ensure full communication of all information to next shift to ensure smooth running of production
• Always comply with plant safety and HACCP, using appropriate PPE while performing various duties
• Monitor and Ensure Health & Safety / HACCP & SQF / 5S Compliance, including proactively identify and suggesting ways to eliminate hazards and participating in safety Investigations when required.
• Must follow food safety and cGMP processes and procedures

Note: Work is performed in a production environment with high levels of noise. Heavy lifting and prolonged standing is required. Walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and some repetitive arm, wrist and shoulder movements are required in this position.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: Industrial Electrical license (in Ontario) required

Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum 8 years of technical experience in a fast paced, high volume lean manufacturing environment. Industrial Electrician experience in the Plastic Industry, specifically in injection molded plastics and/or food packaging industry preferred.

Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints

Computer Skills:Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications . Familiarity with use of programming PLC’s

Licenses/Permits Required:Industrial Electrical license (in Ontario)

Physical Requirements:Heavy lifting and prolonged standing is required. Walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and some repetitive arm, wrist and shoulder movements are required in this position.

Communication Skills: Proven track record working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Strong mechanical ability andproven ability to root cause and determine permanent corrective actions. General knowledge of In Mold Labeling (IML) and injection molding operations is highly desirable. A bias for action and proven ability to deliver results

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Mechanically inclined with a positive can-do attitude
• Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic, which is demonstrated in your past behaviours
• Flexible and able to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations & with various individuals and groups.
• Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
• Maintain an effective relationship with internal and external partners by meeting expectations, gaining trust and respect and
• upholding a customer focused culture

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada