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Setup Technician - Night Shift

Mitchellplastics

Kitchener

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Mitchell Plastics, a leader in automotive interior parts, is seeking a Set-Up Technician for the night shift. The role includes setting up and ensuring the quality of injection molding processes. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

  • Good understanding of injection molding processes required.
  • Eager to learn and attend training courses.
  • Ability to work in tight spaces and on machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and start molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Ensure processes run within specified tolerances.
  • Document set-up changes and notify supervisors of discrepancies.

Skills

Mechanical abilities
Technical abilities
Quality-consciousness

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Mitchell Plasticsis an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.

As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement.Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!

The Role

We currently have an opening for a Set-Up Technician on our Night (11 pm - 7 am) Shift , reporting to the Shift Supervisor. The successful candidate will build upon their present knowledge/experience in injection moulding and will be required to perform duties including, but not limited to:

  • Set-up and start-up of molding machine, auxiliary equipment, tooling as specified on the set-up master.
  • Ensuring processes are running within the tolerances of the set-up master
  • Notifying the Production Supervisor of any processes outside of tolerances specified or nonconforming processes.
  • Documenting all set-up changes outside the tolerances of the set-up master.
  • Verifying color feeders are set to set up master and products produced meet quality standards.
  • Adhering to all relevant Safety Procedures: lock-out/tag-out, equipment inspection, etc.

The successful candidate must have a good basic understanding of the injection moulding process, and have well-developed mechanical/technical abilities. They must be eager to learn and attend training courses, as this is a requirement of the position. The position also requires that the successful candidate be in good physical condition, with the ability to climb into tight places, underneath machines and on top of machines. They will need to be a very quality-conscious team member, and be dedicated to working in a neat, organized and efficient manner.

The successful candidate must be flexible in working hours and shift and be willing to work overtime when necessary.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. #joinmitchellplastics

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