JOB SUMMARY:

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all molds within the facility to ensure quality parts can be and are produce able, from such.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company

Policy, local, provincial and/or federal rules and regulations and the Collective Agreement;

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;

• Awareness and understanding of Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and Quality Policy (TS 16949) guidelines and how the position’s responsibilities impacts on environment and quality;
• Shows leadership to the workforce by his/her decision-making skills, motivational efforts, fairness and consistency so that employees are well aware of their performance and individual importance in the department;
• Ensures personnel performing work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of on-going training, appropriate education, skills and experience;
• Performs other duties as required by Manager/Supervisor to keep pace with changes in the scope of work.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative maintenance on molds, as per given schedule and complete PM Check List to go with it;
• Perform and/or assist with mold repairs, either in the Tool Room or in the Press, when needed;
• Perform and/or assist with insert changes, during Production runs;
• Troubleshoot any tooling issues during Production runs and repair as needed (Press Calls);
• Machine and/or fabricate mold components of any kind;
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment;
• Test Mold Systems for functionality (Manifold Heats, Hydraulics, Water, Pneumatics);
• Light Duty Spotting;
• Handwork and polishing when required;
• Assist with any tooling related issues not listed above;
• Other duties, as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Clean, safe, organized and fast paced.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent, and Mold Maker Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

· Experience with the following types of Molds: Single Shot, 2-Shot and Insert Molding,

· Experience with tools for the following types of parts: Small Brackets, Interior and Exterior Trim, Black Functional Plastics, Grilles, Fascias and Wheel Liners

· TIG welding

· Working with Synventive and HRS hot runner systems.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

· Lock-Out Tag-Out;

· Fall Arrest;

· Crane Operation;

· Lift-Truck Operation.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING: WHMIS.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES AS FOLLOWS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Goodcommunication (read and comprehend instructions);

Organizational and dexterity skills; Attention to detail; Should be able to work individually or with coworkers, as part of a Team; Knowledge of components and materials used in the production process.