POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Tool Room Manager, the Mold Technician Coop is responsible for performing product changes, attending to mold issues during production, preparing molds for upcoming mold changes, performing work as defined by the Mold PM Program and preparing molds for storage after removal from machine. The Mold Technician will also be required to work in the tool room when required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
Assist with installing and removing mold during product change
Pre-Stage all equipment and necessary tools for mold installation and removal
Obtain necessary supplies from stores
Assist with preparing for storage and installation
Store the mold in the proper location
Inspect, clean, polish the mold prior to installation and storage
Assist with repairing and improving molds during production
Block and unblock cavities when the need arises
Perform insert change or repairs, clean cores and gate inserts, fix leaking inserts
Assist with performing routine preventative maintenance
Replace mold inserts, nozzle tips,
Check lubrication points
Setting and checking mold alignment
Assist with completing documentation
product change form
Report out daily activities and update Tool Room labour board file.
Mold Inspection checklist sheet
Ensure Health & Safety / HACCP & SQF / 5S Compliance, including proactively identify and suggesting ways to eliminate hazards and participating in safety investigation when required
Always comply with plant safety and HACCP, using appropriate PPE while performing various duties
Must follow food safety and cGMP processes and procedures – training is provided
Note: Work is performed in a production environment with high levels of noise. Heavy lifting and prolonged standing are required. Walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and some repetitive arm, wrist and shoulder movements are required in this position
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Qualifications:
Student in related post-secondary program (Injection Molding)
Experience in a molding facility is an asset
Good English communication skills – written and verbal
Mechanical aptitude/strong troubleshooting skills preferred
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:
Mechanically inclined with a positive can-do attitude
Reliable and trustworthy
Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups
Team player and good communicator
Polytainers does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, Polytainers does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here: How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use
This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.
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, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, 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.