Job Description

Injection Molding Set-up/Processing Technician

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: Day: 7:00am- 3:30pm & Night: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Starting Rate: $21.00 / hour

Benefits: Extended Health Care, Dental Care and Paid Vacation

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

All employees are expected to be vaccinated as a condition of employment

Starting rate of $21.00 per hour.

Afternoon shift: premium of $0.35 / Night shift: premium of $0.70.

Increases based on role progression.

Benefits: Paid vacation, extended dental and health care.

A clean and safe indoor work environment.

Training and opportunity for advancement.

Outstanding team support.

Kemflo Canada, established in 1988, family owned, has become a leading manufacturer in the injection molding industry. Over the years, we developed a solid reputation for the design and manufacturing of quality injection molded products. The company operates a 100,000 sq. ft. facility with 24 molding machines, running 24 hours, 7 days a week.

We strive to be a talented-advantage organization. As a member of the Kemflo team, you'll see attainable goals that call upon your talents and skills. Kemflo offers a great mix of total rewards for your contributions and exciting opportunities to collaborate with smart and passionate colleagues. Come join our team and help us continue our history of success. If you are interested in applying, answer the screening questions and upload your resume.

We are always looking for setup and processing technicians. The technician would be responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process from setup to processing material to the maintenance of the mold and machinery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Set up and start molding machines. Assure that mold setup, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met. Prepare materials based on orders for all machines. Ensure new start-up jobs run correctly, making any necessary adjustments. Troubleshoot processing issues including normal adjustments and checks. Communicate with the mold maker regarding issues with the tooling. Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meet the production goals. Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements and make adjustments as needed. Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report any to the maintenance department. Maintain cleanliness of all manufacturing equipment, molds, and work areas and floor around molding machines Verify and update equipment documentation daily. Assist in monitoring process conditions to ensure production meets customer specifications. In conjunction with other departments, participate in identifying and analyzing non-conformance or production/quality problems; and developing, implementing, and verifying corrective actions. Working knowledge with pneumatic and hydraulics Label, monitor and clean material hoppers Set-up and monitor robots and end-of-arm tooling. Set-up PLC with parameters set out in Job Traveler

Required Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Strong mechanical abilities and knowledge, preferably in the plastics industry with experience in injection molding. Demonstrated experience with various hand tools, such as. Crane and forklift certification Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, very detailed-oriented Excellent troubleshooting skills Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company's hierarchy. Participate in cross-training with other departments on the production line to further your skillset.

Education and Experience:

2-5 years of previous injection molding setup and process experience is required. High school diploma is required, but a college degree is preferable.

Physical Requirements

Are you comfortable standing/walking for long periods. Fast-paced environment Ability to lift and move loads over 50 lbs

Health & Safety

Have a positive attitude, led by example and are respectful towards your team members. Understand the importance of health and safety at work and can follow instructions.
Kemflo Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodations. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Kemflo Canada. To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resource Manager.

Kemflo Canada is an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or national origin. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Internship / Co-op

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekends as needed
Experience:

CPVC and PVC processing: 3 years (preferred) Robotics and PLC programming: 3 years (preferred) Hydraulic: 3 years (preferred) Pneumonic: 3 years (preferred) Hot Runners: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person