Senior Injection Molding Set-Up Technician

Plastic Staffing; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP and DPSP matching program

Employee Assistance Program

On site parking

Job summary

Plastic Staffing in Woodbridge, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Set Up Technician to support its injection molding operation. This hands-on role focuses on mold changes, machine setup, and ensuring process repeatability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years setting molds, reads work orders, lifts up to 50 lbs, and holds forklift and overhead crane certs. It is an on-site role with benefits and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience setting molds in injection molding machines.
• Post secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of injection molding machine functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install molds in injection molding machines according to production work orders.
• Set up ancillary equipment required for the molding process.
• Set up end of arm tooling for robotic part removal and trimming.
• Complete mold changes and mold insert changes according to the production schedule.
• Follow and document established process parameters to support repeatable production results.
• Prepare machines and work areas so they are clean, organized and ready before production begins.
• Use crane and hoist equipment to move molds through the plant and complete mold changes.
• Handle molds, materials and tools properly to prevent damage and support safe operations.
• Use troubleshooting skills to help establish and maintain repeatable injection molding processes.
• Communicate clearly between shifts regarding machine, mold and production status.
• Assist with improvements to procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Provide training and support to other set up technicians as required.

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Safety compliance

Reading work orders

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Plastic Staffing in Woodbridge, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Set Up Technician to support its injection molding operation. This hands-on role focuses on mold changes, machine setup, and ensuring process repeatability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years setting molds, reads work orders, lifts up to 50 lbs, and holds forklift and overhead crane certs. It is an on-site role with benefits and opportunities for training.