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Job summary

The Mold Technician is responsible for removing, replacing, and maintaining molds in presses to support production initiatives. They must also perform preventative maintenance on tooling, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the cleanliness of the work area.

Job details

Who Are We? Poly-Nova opened in Guelph in 1996. We have a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant and employ about 150 employees. We produce rubber products for the automotive & power transmission industries. Our areas of expertise are in rubber molding, material development, engineering, injection molding and over molding. We were purchased by Starlim Sterner in 2011, market leaders in Silicone Liquid Injection Molding, with the head office in Austria and a manufacturing plant in London Ontario. With the ability to offer rubber and silicone under one company we can expect exceptional growth for the future. We are certified IATF16949, and we take quality seriously. Our customers choose us for many reasons; we collaborate with them to deliver a solution, we are exceptional at design & development, we stand behind our products, and we are continually advancing technologically. We can exceed customer expectations because of the commitment & dedication of our employees. We are also proud to say we have ISO 450001 & ISO 14001 certifications. We are committed to being a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious workplace. MOLD TECHNICIAN Shift: Employee will train on the day shift (6:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) for six weeks and will then permanently transfer to the afternoon shift (2:50 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.). 1. Objective ▪ Support production initiatives with mold cleaning and maintenance 2. Responsibilities a. Main Tasks ▪ Remove and replace molds in presses, including maintenance and storage ▪ Perform and record preventative maintenance items on tooling as directed ▪ Minor troubleshooting and recommend process improvement related to quality of product ▪ Identify and communicate mold/machine issues to Process Technicians, Shift Supervisor, and Maintenance ▪ Follow startup procedures for removing and replacing molds ▪ Ice blast, media blast, drill pots, and replacing vaccuum seal b. General Tasks (if relevant) ▪ Perform daily shop inspections and preventative maintenance ▪ Perform preventative maintenance on injection mold tooling ▪ General housekeeping: maintain cleanliness of work areas 3. Qualifications/ Requirements/ Competencies ▪ High school diploma ▪ Crane/Scissor Lift/Reach Lift Truck certification and experience preferred ▪ 1 to 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment with some knowledge of robots is an asset 4. Specifications ▪ High degree of mechanical aptitude and mechanical experience ▪ Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and comprehension) ▪ Ability to lift approximately 20 to 70 lbs intermittently, pushing and pulling 300 to 400 lbs Accessibility Poly-Nova Technologies is committed to providing an accessible workplace. If you require an accommodation of any kind during the recruitment process, please notify the recruiter during any aspect of the hiring process. What We Offer · Group Retirement and Savings Plan with Employer Match · Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits · Company events · Employee assistance program · On-site parking · Opportunities for growth and development · Paid Time Off · Tuition Reimbursement

What you’ll do

The Mold Technician is responsible for removing, replacing, and maintaining molds in presses to support production initiatives. They must also perform preventative maintenance on tooling, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the cleanliness of the work area.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a high degree of mechanical aptitude. Experience in a manufacturing environment and certification for operating heavy machinery like cranes or scissor lifts are preferred.

Benefits

• Group Retirement and Savings Plan • Employer Match • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Company events • Employee assistance program • On-site parking • Paid Time Off • Tuition Reimbursement

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mold maintenance
• Injection molding
• Mechanical aptitude
• Preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Tooling maintenance
• Communication skills
• Robotics knowledge
• Shop inspections
• Equipment operation
• Injection Mold Tooling
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Housekeeping
• Cleanliness
• Communication
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Forklift Truck
• Injection Molding
• ISO 14000 Series
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Aerial Work Platforms
• Molding (Manufacturing Process)
• Tooling
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Molding Process Technician
• Hazardous Materials Worker
• Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers