Process Technician [14433]

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Benefits after 90 days (medical,

Pension eligibility with employerMatch

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services seeks an experienced Process Technician/Production Supervisor to support automotive injection moulding operations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, setup optimization, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The position involves managing shifts, coordinating with engineering and production teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of experience working with injection moulding machines and process setups.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
• Previous experience supervising or leading employees.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including data entry and report preparation.
• Hands-on leader who combines strong injection moulding expertise with effective employee supervision, problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support and daily leadership within our injection moulding operations.
• Ensure production processes meet safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput expectations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise day-to-day production operations and provide direction to employees.
• Develop and maintain process setup sheets for new and existing products.
• Support mould transfers from engineering into production.
• Set up and optimize injection moulding machines, moulds, and automotive-grade materials.
• Fine-tune process settings to achieve optimal cycle times while meeting customer quality requirements.
• Review manufacturing methods and implement improvements related to machine setup, material handling, automation, and the work environment.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and training of process requirements for operators, material handlers, and setup personnel.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Document process changes, setups, and other quality system requirements.
• Prepare production reports, shipping documentation, and other required reports.
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to health and safety, quality, environmental compliance, and human resources.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding day-to-day production or quality matters.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Promote a safe workplace and ensuring employees follow required procedures, protective measures, and PPE requirements.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards, take reasonable precautions to protect employees, and support emergency evacuation and spill-response procedures.
• Follow and promote the company's Health and Safety, Environmental Management, and IATF 16949 Quality Systems

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Supervisory experience

Data entry & reporting

Effective communication

Process setup knowledge

Injection moulding

ISO 9001/IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Process Technician/Production Supervisor to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Afternoon Shift & Midnight Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hands-on technical support and daily leadership within our injection moulding operations
• Ensure production processes meet safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput expectations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Supervise day-to-day production operations and provide direction to employees
• Develop and maintain process setup sheets for new and existing products
• Support mould transfers from engineering into production
• Set up and optimize injection moulding machines, moulds, and automotive-grade materials
• Fine-tune process settings to achieve optimal cycle times while meeting customer quality requirements
• Review manufacturing methods and implement improvements related to machine setup, material handling, automation, and the work environment
• Assist with the development, implementation, and training of process requirements for operators, material handlers, and setup personnel
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment
• Document process changes, setups, and other quality system requirements
• Prepare production reports, shipping documentation, and other required reports
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to health and safety, quality, environmental compliance, and human resources
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding day-to-day production or quality matters
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the department
• Promote a safe workplace and ensuring employees follow required procedures, protective measures, and PPE requirements
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards, take reasonable precautions to protect employees, and support emergency evacuation and spill-response procedures
• Follow and promote the company's Health and Safety, Environmental Management, and IATF 16949 Quality Systems

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three years of experience working with injection moulding machines and process setups
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 requirements
• Previous experience supervising or leading employees
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including data entry and report preparation
• Hands-on leader who combines strong injection moulding expertise with effective employee supervision, problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement skills

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $32.50 – $34.50/hour (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.