Senior Machinist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mold Maker to play a pivotal role in a high-volume injection-molding environment. This position provides both technical leadership and hands-on expertise in mold construction, maintenance, repair, commissioning, and optimization. Working closely with Production and Engineering, the Senior Mold Maker drives tooling reliability, maximizes uptime, and ensures consistent part quality and cycle-time efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of direct, hands-on experience in precision injection mold making, maintenance, and repair within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They possess advanced technical expertise in CNC machining, EDM operations, and precision bench work, along with a solid understanding of mold design, tooling components, and injection-molding processes.
They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and take pride in producing reliable, high-quality molds.

A natural problem solver and mentor, they work well under production pressure and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all tooling operations.

Position Title:

Senior Machinist (Mold Maker)

Location:

Maple Ridge, BC
Permanent Position

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Shifts:

8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wage: $36.00-$40.00
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Previous experience in mold maintenance and repair is required to be considered for this position.
A strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical ability will be considered valuable assets.
You are legally permitted to work Fulltime in British Columbia

For the right candidate this position has potential for exponential future growth and many prospects for advancement
If you meet the requirements, are looking for employment or want a change in your career apply today

Advantages
Permanent fulltime opportunity + overtime
Located in Maple Ridge, BC
Structured schedule to maintain work/life balance
Opportunity to work with a respected leader in precision mold manufacturing and injection molding, known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovation.
Exposure to the full mold lifecycle — from new builds and commissioning to troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement.
A collaborative environment that values technical expertise, craftsmanship, and knowledge sharing.
Opportunity to mentor junior technicians and lead tooling reliability initiatives.
Access to a well-equipped, modern facility featuring advanced CNC, EDM, and manual machining capabilities.

Responsibilities
Build, assemble, and commission new injection molds to design specifications.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and in-service repairs on molds and associated tooling.
Diagnose and correct molding-related part defects such as flash, short shots, sink marks, warpage, or burn lines.
Rework and modify molds (EDM, CNC operations, bench work, fitting, polishing) to improve part quality and cycle time.
Set up and validate mold trials on presses; collaborate with machine operators to optimize process parameters.
Maintain accurate tooling documentation, including mold history, maintenance logs, repair records, and spare-parts lists.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce changeover time, minimize scrap, and enhance tooling reliability.
Mentor and train junior mold makers and apprentices while promoting a strong culture of safety.
Manage tooling and spare-parts inventory; recommend upgrades or capital replacements when needed.
Coordinate with external tool vendors and machine shops for complex repairs or new build projects.
Support Engineering and Purchasing during design reviews to ensure manufacturability and moldability.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality procedures (ISO/TS or equivalent).
Serve as the primary point of contact for mold-related production issues during assigned shifts.
Provide regular updates to the Tooling Manager on mold health, repair status, and planned maintenance.
Lead at least one tooling-reliability or process-improvement initiative per quarter and present outcomes at monthly production reviews.

Qualifications
Minimum 8–10 years of hands-on experience in…