Process-Setup Technician

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adherence to all procedures and maintenance of clean and safe environment.
• Perform required preventative maintenance on all injection molds and complete all checklists and documentation as lined out in procedures
• Documentation of all process changes and/or deviations from standard processes.
• Anticipate and resolve issues that may hinder production performance.
• Replace, repair hoses, fittings, etc. where required
• Perform required tool changes timely to ensure completion of required production as well as meeting or exceeding daily targets for efficiency, effectivity, and utilization
• Perform tool changes using approved checklists and procedures (PIMMP)
• Complete all changeover and maintenance reports as required by the MRO.
• Ensure all necessary preparations are completed and available for the next shift to ensure smooth transition at shift change and limit interruptions and/or downtime for that shift
• The Process Technicians are empowered to shut down machines (cease production) when Quality and/or Safety issues arise or persist.
• Maintain all process functions of molding presses and auxiliary equipment
• Responsible for press set up and startups, ensuring quality, answering alarms, and continuing production in an efficient manner review sample parts and quality rejects and make recommendations towards corrective action
• Maintain process logbooks
• Troubleshoot processing, quality and tooling issues
• Work with maintenance to resolve press malfunctions and minimize downtime
• Work with Quality Dept. to ensure acceptable parts are provide
• Change over Injection Molds for Production
• In-depth knowledge of injection molding machines and processes required
• Strong Communication skills
• Working knowledge of production tooling
• Preferred press experience includes: Negri Bossi and Nessei
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures
• Possess basic understanding of FEMA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)
• Documentation of all process changes and/or deviations from standard processes.
• Crane operation certification
• Lift truck operation certification
• Must be willing and available to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, lifting and frequent walking in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift to 25kg on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High level of competency in injection molding and knowledge of tooling.

A) EDUCATION

· Unspecified

B) TRAINING

· Possess basic understanding of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)

· Crane operation certification

· Lift truck operation certification

C) EXPERIENCE

• Crane operation experience
• Lift truck operation experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Shift work required
• Must be willing and available to work overtime and weekends as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures
• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, lifting and frequent walking in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25kg on a regular basis.

DIRECT REPORTS

• N/A

7.0 ACCESSIBILITY

Hawk Plastics is committed to fostering a positive work environment and empowering its employees. Hawk Plastics encourages applications from all qualified applicants and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.50-$32.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Process Technician: 2 years (required)
• Setup Injection Molding: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred)
• Over Head Crane (preferred)

Work Location: In person