Molding Maintenance - Electrician - Shift B (7:30AM - 7:30PM

About Polytainers

Polytainers is a leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging serving the food, dairy, beverage, and consumer goods industries across North America. We combine advanced manufacturing technology with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.

Our success is driven by our people. We offer a team-oriented work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. At Polytainers, you’ll be part of a stable, growing organization where your contributions make a real impact.

Reporting to the Molding Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Electrician is responsible for responding to breakdowns and for troubleshooting of injection molding machines, troubleshooting and maintaining auxiliary support equipment, performing preventive maintenance of molding machines and auxiliary support equipment, performing bench repairs to motors, temperature controllers, electronic cards etc. and assisting in regular housekeeping duties and other departments when required.

• Troubleshooting of Injection Molding Machines, including repairs to electrical related problems on Injection Molding Machines and maintaining machine controls and systems in a safe and efficient state
• Troubleshooting and maintain auxiliary support equipment including repairs to all parts handling equipment
• Perform Preventative Maintenance of Molding Machines and auxiliary support equipment by cleaning, adjusting, repairing and replacing faulty components as well as testing equipment for proper operation
• Performs Bench Repairs to motors, temperature controllers, electronic cards, etc.
• Locates and replaces faulty components and tests for correct operation
• Assist in regular housekeeping duties by cleaning and organizing parts, cleaning machinery and auxiliary equipment after electrical service, and maintaining the shop in a clean and orderly manner
• Assists the various departments and team members when required and available by assisting production personnel in locating and correcting non-electrical related problems and assisting other maintenance department team members during peak loads
• Ensure full communication of all information to next shift to ensure smooth running of production
• Always comply with plant safety and HACCP, using appropriate PPE while performing various duties
• Monitor and Ensure Health & Safety / HACCP & SQF / 5S Compliance, including proactively identify and suggesting ways to eliminate hazards and participating in safety Investigations when required.
• Must follow food safety and cGMP processes and procedures

Work is performed in a production environment with high levels of noise. Heavy lifting and prolonged standing is required. Walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and some repetitive arm, wrist and shoulder movements are required in this position.

• Industrial Electrical license (in Ontario) required

• Minimum 8 years of technical experience in a fast paced, high volume lean manufacturing environment.
• Industrial Electrician experience in the Plastic Industry, specifically in injection molded plastics and/or food packaging industry preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints

• Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with use of programming PLC’s

• Industrial Electrical license (in Ontario)

• Heavy lifting and prolonged standing is required. Walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and some repetitive arm, wrist and shoulder movements are required in this position.

• Proven track record working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills

• Strong mechanical ability and proven ability to root cause and determine permanent corrective actions.
• General knowledge of In Mold Labeling (IML) and injection molding operations is highly desirable.
• A bias for action and proven ability to deliver…