Tool & die Maker

IPEX Group of Companies; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Mould Maintenance Technician and play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing injection and compression molds. This position offers an exciting opportunity to ensure production efficiency while working with cutting-edge machinery in a leading rubber gasket company. You will be responsible for troubleshooting mold issues, conducting preventive maintenance, and collaborating with other team members to ensure smooth operations. If you are self-motivated, possess strong mechanical abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a company that values innovation and teamwork while contributing to essential resources like water and energy.

Benefits

Fully covered insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills on molding machines.
• Experience in rubber/plastics manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of molds.
• Ensure molds are well maintained to meet production requirements.
• Support the 5S program and maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of injection molding machines

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Tools

Injection molding machines

Mobile material handling equipment

Machine tools

Job description

We are thrilled to offer you an incredible chance to join our team as a Mould Maintenance Technician at Hamilton Kent, one of North America's foremost pioneers in rubber gasket. As we relentlessly strive to shape a better future by connecting individuals with essential resources such as water and energy, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming the world around us.

LOCATION: HK - Toronto

SHIFT: Monday to Friday 7AM to 3PM or 3PM to 11PM

Position Summary:

The Mold Maintenance Technician will focus on conducting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, cleaning, and storage of all injection and compression molds onsite. Emphasis will be put on ensuring the molds are well maintained to facilitate production requirements and to the molds manufacturer’s specifications.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Find and fix root cause of injection and compression mold machine issues when machines stop working.
2. Remove, install, setup, and handover fully functioning injection/compression machines as per the established schedule.
3. Operate mobile material handling equipment to position machinery and parts during installation, set-up, and repair of machinery.
4. Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair all injection and compression molds.
5. Competently and safely use all tools, assemble and disassemble molds, and operate all machine tools in a safe manner.
6. Conduct preventative maintenance on all compression and injection molds, including stripping down, cleaning, replacing date plugs, and storing all injection/compression molds and cold runners.
7. Work with other classifications of employees in various activities such as plant shut down periods, and in times when machinery is not operating to perform all vital activities to get equipment and machinery back into operation in minimum time.
8. Responsible for ensuring at all times that the employee will maintain good housekeeping as per the standard and conduct themselves in a safe and orderly way as per the company policies and safe work practices.
9. Support and follow the 5S program.
10. Ensure all chemicals are disposed of in the appropriate manner as outlined on labels.
11. Catalog and inventory all parts and tooling pertaining to mold service.
12. Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned when required.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Strong mechanical abilities/aptitude.
2. Troubleshooting skills on molding machines are required.
3. Knowledge of injection molding machines in general is required.
4. Rubber/plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
5. Self-motivated and results-driven.
6. Problem-solving skills.
7. Effective communicator both written and oral.

Compensation:

Hourly rate: $33.50/hour

Insurance: Fully covered by employer

Retirement Plan