Set-up Technician - Mississauga, Canada - Precision Concepts Canada - PPC division

Precision Concepts Canada - PPC division

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
SET-UP / PROCESS TECHNICIAN

Reports to:
Operations Manager

Location:
PPC -MISSISSAUGA

Salary:
Hourly

Schedule:
Afternoon Shift 3PM-11PM

Role Overview:

As an Injection Molding Set-up/Process Technician, you will have the primary liability for all aspects of the injection molding process including, but not limited to, set-up, troubleshooting, molds, equipment maintenance and workflow.

Responsibilities:

Review production schedule and follow priorities.
Pull and set specific molds (mold changeover) in accordance with standard work practices and production schedule, in a safe and efficient manner, ensure all mold safe settings are in place and operational.
Follow proper mold change, clamping and setup procedures.
Resolve issues found during troubleshooting process or refers the issue up to the Quality Assurance or management team if issue cannot be fixed.
Assist in identifying nonconforming product and rework of nonconforming product, as necessary.
Follows proper setup/cycle sheets, setup checks and floor operation procedures
Clean mold and machine platen after removal.
Assure that all molds are protected, and all waterlines are blown out.
Put away molds in proper location and mark molds for maintenance, repair, and storage
Keep mold bases and mold base accessories clean and organized
Keep company provided tools complete, clean, and organized.
Will be required to make a necessary adjustment to processing parameters to avoid molding/process issues.
May be required to ensure machines stay running during scheduled operations
May be required to perform material handling duties and set up production area.
Work with Machine Maintenance to ensure machines are in optimal condition to eliminate unnecessary down time.
Ensure that the shop is always clean and orderly.
Understand and support Operator training program guidelines.
Communicate with QA team regarding quality issues
Ensure that established Company quality and safety standards are being followed
Observe safety rules within the manufacturing area.

Qualifications:

35 years of experience in production/job shop environment.
35 years of recent Plastic Injection Mold setup work experience preferred.
Thorough knowledge of plastic resins, mold setup and functions of an injection molding press is essential.
Strong mechanical tendency.
Licensed on forklift and overhead crane operation or willingness to obtain license.
Must have basic hand tools such wrench, hammer or allen keys

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Experience with high volume multi-cavity stack molds an asset.

Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment.
Ability to work independently without supervision and meet tight deadlines.
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Physical ability to lift to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Conditions:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to dust/airborne particles; heights; loud noise & vibrations; mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment:

PPE are required when performing job functions, such as gloves, hairnet, ear plugs, safety glasses, steeltoed shoes etc.
Seatbelt must be worn while operating the forklift.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform repetitive lifting, bending, and jumping down.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 + lbs. repeatedly.
Possess ability to sit and stand, including frequent walking, climbing and use of stairs, bending and twisting at the waist and knees, squatting, or kneeling and carrying and lifting.
Ability to hear conversation and warning alarms.
Ability to visually inspect for small defects.
Ability to safely maneuver all equipment.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those required to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Must have responsive reflexes
The physical demands described herein are representative of those required to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Benefits: