Set Up Technician

Omega Tool Corp.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Omega Tool Corp. is a global leader in plastics tooling and is hiring a Set Up Technician.

This role focuses on the efficient setup, adjustment, and maintenance of injection molding machines to ensure smooth transitions between production runs and validations, while aligning with ISO quality programs. The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule and Saturdays as needed, offering a day/afternoon rotation, 10.5-hour shifts with paid lunch, and an afternoon premium, plus a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, and their applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the capability of recognizing and solving problems.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Capable of being certified to operate heavy equipment such as a forklift and crane (installing molds of up to 100,000lbs).
• Must be able to stand/sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift heavy material.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial set-up of tools and components on Boring Mill, Automatic, and Semi-Automatic machines.
• Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, trucks, and lifting devices as required.
• Empty metal chip bins from machine work stations as required.
• General housekeeping of working area, shop floor, etc.

Skills

Arithmetic & Geometry

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Tool selection

Heavy equipment certification

Stamina

Flexibility

Lifting capability

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

WE ARE HIRING!

Omega Tool Corp is the global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of plastics tooling. We offer solutions for complex tooling and plastic part challenges to world-class OEM and Tier 1 clients for over 40 years. As we continue to expand our footprint, we are recruiting top talent to join our team.

Set Up Technician

The Set Up Technician is responsible for the efficient and precise set up, adjustment, and maintenance of injection molding machines. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth transition between production runs and validations, minimizing downtime, and contributing to the overall success of our operations. This individual will comply with provincial and federal legislation, company and health & safety policies and ISO quality program and procedures.

Job Details:

• Full Time Monday-Friday, Saturdays as needed
• Days/Afternoons Rotation
• 10.5 hour shifts, paid lunch
• Afternoon Premium
• Total comprehensive Benefit and Pension package
• Employee Assistance Program

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, and their applications
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the capability of recognizing and solving problems
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Capable of being certified to operate heavy equipment such as a forklift and crane (installing molds of up to 100,000lbs)
• Must be able to stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Must be able to lift heavy material

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial set-up of tools and components on Boring Mill, Automatic, and Semi-Automatic machines
• Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, trucks, and lifting devices as required
• Empty metal chip bins from machine work stations as required
• General housekeeping of working area, shop floor, etc.
• Participate in continuous improvement tasks and projects as required
• Positively contribute to a healthy corporate culture by building trust, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Wage Range:

$20-22/hour + Afternoon Premium