Tool Room - Process and Tooling Technician

Tool Room – Process and Tooling Technician

Reporting to the Tool Room Supervisor, the QMC Technician is responsible for performing product changes on a need basis, attending to mold issues during production, preparing molds for upcoming changes, performing work as defined by the mold PM program, and preparing molds for storage after removal from machine.

• Assist with installing and removing molds during product change
• Pre‑stage all equipment and necessary tools for mold installation and removal
• Obtain necessary supplies from stores
• Assist with preparing molds for storage and installation
• Store molds in the proper location
• Inspect, clean, polish molds prior to installation and storage
• Assist with repairing and improving molds during production
• Block and unblock cavities when needed
• Perform insert change or repairs, clean cores and gate inserts, fix leaking inserts
• Assist with performing routine preventative maintenance
• Replace mold inserts and nozzle tips
• Check lubrication points
• Set and check mold alignment
• Assist with completing documentation: report daily activities, update Tool Room labor board file, Tooling logbook file, and mold inspection checklist sheet
• Ensure Health & Safety / HACCP & SQF / 5S compliance, proactively identify hazards, participate in safety investigations when required
• Provide feedback and drive improvement of technical processes on the shop floor working with supervisor and other mold technicians
• Troubleshoot product change process to produce quality parts at standard cycle times and obtain QC part approval
• Prepare and improve molds in bench and/or in machine by performing insert change and repairs – related to heat, air, water, hydraulic and alignment
• Always comply with plant safety and HACCP, using appropriate PPE while performing duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Community college certificate/diploma from injection molding training institutes required
• Minimum 5 years tooling and process experience in a molding facility
• Mechanical skills; basic electrical skills
• Flexibility to work overtime, other shifts and during long weekends based on department requirements
• Operating overhead crane for mold transportation – certification required
• Operating reach truck to transport mold – certification required

• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to read and understand a core map
• Diagnose problems with core shift
• Basic mechanical skills
• Elementary understanding of injection molding equipment and molds
• Complete simple and complex installations of injection molds in a safe and timely manner
• On‑the‑job training provided by the company
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, WHMIS policies and procedures

• Mechanically inclined with a positive can‑do attitude
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Strong work ethic, able to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups
• Team player and good communicator

Polytainers Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Salary: CA $50,000.00‑CA $70,000.00 |

Employment type:

Full‑time