Process/Maintenance Technician

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain best practice injection molding process, target parameters to improve cycle time while maintaining high quality standards.

• Ensure that all production processes are established, benchmarked, backed up and maintained and that all molding employees are trained

• Commissioning of new equipment: robots, IMMs, molds achieving forecasted cycle times

• Fostering a working environment that is fair and equitable and promotes sharing learning and training.

• Suggest tool design modification to run tools faster with reliable process.

• Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)

Required Duties:

• Ensure all machines are running to master process and communicate when master process is deviated.

• Maintain the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.

• Maintain best possible injection molding process parameters and cycle times.

• Communicate with previous and next shift to understand any technical or quality issues.

Maintenance Responsibilities:

Injection Molding Machinery

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic, hybrid, and electric injection molding machines.

• Troubleshoot issues related to hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves, leaks, pressures, and actuators.

• Identify and repair electrical faults, including sensors, relays, heaters, thermocouples, limit switches, and safety interlocks.

• Maintain and repair clamp systems, ejector systems, platen alignment, tie-bars, lubrication systems, and mechanical wear components.

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) inspections and complete required documentation.

• Inspect and maintain barrel assemblies, heater bands, wiring, and cooling channels.

Robotics & Automation

• Perform adjustments and repairs to end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).

• Diagnose robot I/O issues and perform minor program edits for recovery.

• Maintain and troubleshoot downstream automation equipment such as conveyors, separators, and handling systems.

Auxiliary Equipment

• Maintain and troubleshoot auxiliary equipment, including resin dryers and loaders, blenders, grinders, temperature control units (TCUs), chillers, and hot runner temperature controllers.

• Inspect and repair water, air, and vacuum lines associated with molding operations.

General Maintenance

• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.

• Perform mechanical repairs using machine tools such as grinders, drill presses, and lathes (as required).

• Follow all safety rules, SOPs, and lockout/tagout procedures.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.

• Provide support on facility-related projects and preventative maintenance tasks.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in direct/indirect supervision and injection molding ma-chine processing to produce molded parts.

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or accredited mold making program or relevant College Technical Certification

• Minimum three (3) years of experience using Lean Manufacturing methodologies, i.e. SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)

• Minimum three (3) years of experience developing Continuous Improvements in production processes.

• Demonstrated hands-on leadership and coaching abilities – able to demonstrate several examples of empowering, developing and motivating people

• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

• Basic tooling background an asset

• Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office experience required)

• Experience in crane, scissor lift and forklift an asset

Soft Skills

• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

• Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.

• Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.

• Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.

• Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.

• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Hourly Rate: $40

Benefits

• Extended dental, health and vision coverage upon completion of 3 month probationary period.
• RRSP Program: Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period.
• Quarterly Bonus: Eligible to participate after 3-month probationary period.
• Free on-site parking.