Job Title: Set Up Technician – Plastics Injection Molding
Department: Technical
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Status: Full-Time
Location: Woodbridge, ON
1. Job Summary
Responsible for setting up, installing, and changing molds in plastics injection molding machines. Handle mold inserts, auxiliary equipment, and robotic end-of-arm tooling; monitor and document process parameters; troubleshoot molding issues; maintain product quality and workplace safety; and support production efficiency and technician training.
2. Must-Have Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience setting molds in injection molding machines in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of injection molding machine functions and molding processes.
- Experience with mold installation, mold changes, and insert changes.
- Ability to set up ancillary equipment and robotic end-of-arm tooling for part removal and trimming.
- Ability to troubleshoot processes, document parameters, and follow work orders.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent.
- Effective English communication skills.
- Forklift and overhead crane certifications.
- Must own required tools and be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines, and working compulsory overtime when required.
3. Nice-to-Have
- Experience training other setup technicians.
- Experience improving production efficiency and modifying procedures.
- Strong process troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills.
4. Key Responsibilities
- Set up and change molds, inserts, auxiliary equipment, and robotic tooling.
- Follow and document process parameters to ensure consistent production.
- Troubleshoot molding issues and improve repeatability and efficiency.
- Maintain proper handling of molds, tools, and materials.
- Ensure workplace cleanliness, quality, and safety.
- Communicate across shifts and train technicians as required.
5. Other Important Details
- Safety: Follow OHSA, WSIA, WHMIS, PPE, and lockout procedures; report hazards and incidents.
- Quality & housekeeping: Follow company quality policies and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
- Security & confidentiality: Prevent unauthorized access, report solicitation attempts, and protect confidential company information.
- Employment expectations: Follow company policies and conduct standards, participate in training, cooperate with relevant teams, and perform other assigned duties.
- Work culture: Promote fairness, equity, cooperation, and non-discriminatory practices.
