Injection Mold Setup Technician

Position: Injection Mold Setup Technician |  | $32.5-36/h
Injection Mold Set-Up Technician📍 Orangeville, ON 💲 $32.50-$36.00/hour + Performance Bonus + Full Benefits 🕒 Full-Time | Permanent | Day Shift Are you an experienced Injection Mold Set-Up Technician looking for a stable day shift opportunity with a well-established Canadian manufacturer? We're looking for a hands-on technician who can independently perform complete mold changes, troubleshoot processing issues, and help keep production running efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing Machine Setups & Changeovers

Perform complete mold changes on injection molding machines.

Install, remove, and secure molds and associated tooling.

Set up machines according to production schedules and process requirements.

Start up machines and verify production readiness.

Optimize processing parameters to achieve quality and production targets.

Production Support

Monitor machine performance and product quality.

Troubleshoot molding defects and processing issues.

Respond to machine alarms and minimize production downtime.

Work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve cycle times and production efficiency.

Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain consistent processing standards across production runs.

Maintenance & Quality

Perform basic mechanical adjustments and preventative maintenance.

Complete setup documentation and record process parameters.

Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (work permits are not eligible for this position).

Minimum 5 years of hands-on injection mold setup experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proven ability to independently perform complete mold changes.

Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and machine setup.

Experience troubleshooting molding defects and process issues.

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Ability to read production work orders and setup documentation.

Preferred Experience

High-volume plastics manufacturing.

Food packaging, consumer packaging, or plastic container manufacturing.

Technical education in Plastics Processing or a related manufacturing discipline.

Schedule

Straight Day Shift

Standard 8-hour shifts

Optional 10- or 12-hour shifts available

Overtime available based on production requirements

Compensation & Benefits

$32.50-$36.00/hour

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits

Stable, permanent employment

Career growth opportunities

Modern manufacturing facility with advanced injection molding equipment

Why Join?

Day shift with overtime opportunities

Well-established and growing Canadian manufacturer

Clean, modern production facility

Long-term career stability

Strong commitment to employee development and continuous improvement