Senior Process Technician

National Molding, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Molding, LLC is seeking a Senior Process Technician responsible for ensuring new product samples are completed on schedule using a scientific, data-driven approach to process development and validation.

The role focuses on optimizing molding processes, applying scientific molding principles, monitoring in-cavity pressures and temperatures with instrumentation, and driving Lean and 5S initiatives to improve quality and efficiency across production.

Qualifications

• Technical trade college diploma or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in injection molding process development and troubleshooting.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving approach, balancing process stability with high-volume production efficiency.
• Solid understanding of mold design principles.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve molding process issues.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical manuals and using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and IQMS.

Responsibilities

• Attend APQP meetings (1–6) to ensure tooling is designed with efficiency and ease of operation in mind.
• Ensure all sample requirements are completed on schedule, including all MTR documentation.
• Verify and optimize cycle times and all other molding process parameters.
• Apply scientific molding principles in process development and optimization.
• Utilize instrumentation (e.g., RJG, Kistler) to monitor and control in-cavity pressures and temperatures.
• Maintain a “master process window” to ensure consistent and repeatable product quality across all production runs.
• Conduct DOE for each part to optimize performance prior to submission to Quality Control.
• Support and contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure machines and surrounding work areas are left clean, organized, and ready for the next job.
• Troubleshoot and resolve molding process issues.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to reduce setup time and improve efficiency.
• Adhere to Dynaplas 5S workplace standards.
• Demonstrate strong work ethics and lead by example.
• Coordinate, schedule, train, and monitor the activities of Setup and Process personnel.
• Requisition required materials and supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal

Health and Safety Awareness

Multi-tasking Abilities

Mold design principles

Problem solving

Education

Technical trade diploma

Tools

IQMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Process Technician is responsible for ensuring that all new product samples are completed on schedule using a scientific and data-driven approach to process development and validation.

Core Competencies

• Mechanical
• Leadership
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Multi-tasking Abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Attend APQP meetings (1–6) to ensure tooling is designed with efficiency and ease of operation in mind.
• Ensure all sample requirements are completed on schedule, including all MTR documentation.
• Verify and optimize cycle times and all other molding process parameters.
• Apply scientific molding principles in process development and optimization
• Utilize instrumentation (e.g., RJG, Kistler) to monitor and control in-cavity pressures and temperatures.
• Maintain a “master process window” to ensure consistent and repeatable product quality across all production runs.
• Conduct DOE for each part to optimize performance prior to submission to Quality Control.
• Support and contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure machines and surrounding work areas are left clean, organized, and ready for the next job.
• Troubleshoot and resolve molding process issues.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to reduce setup time and improve efficiency.
• Adhere to Dynaplas 5S workplace standards.
• Demonstrate strong work ethics and lead by example.
• Coordinate, schedule, train, and monitor the activities of Setup and Process personnel.
• Requisition required materials and supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skill

• Technical trade college diploma or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in injection molding process development and troubleshooting.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving approach, balancing process stability with high-volume production efficiency.
• Solid understanding of mold design principles.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve molding process issues.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical manuals and using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and IQMS.