Job Description

Location:

Maple Ridge, BC

Department:

Toolroom / Blow Mold Manufacturing

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-Site

About Conteco Manufacturing:

Conteco Manufacturing is a rapidly growing injection molding and mold-making company serving industrial, consumer, and specialty markets. We combine deep technical expertise with a hands-on, problem-solving culture. As we expand our capabilities, we are seeking an experienced

Senior Mold Maker

with strong

manual machining and hands-on bench fitting skills

to lead mold maintenance and build activities.

Role Summary:

The

Senior Machinist / Mold Maker

will be responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing injection molds using manual machining, EDM, hand-fitting, and precision tooling techniques. The

Senior Machinist

provides both advanced machining capability and mold-building expertise, ensuring high-precision mold construction, maintenance, and repair. This role combines machining, EDM operations, bench fitting, and mold troubleshooting. This is a hands-on, craftsmanship-focused position ideal for a toolmaker who takes pride in precision work, problem-solving, and mentoring junior technicians in a traditional toolroom environment. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Engineering & Production to deliver reliable tooling, optimize cycle time and quality, and support continuous improvement.

Note:

This position is ideal for a career toolmaker with deep hands-on skills in blow mold design elements such as

neck finishes, pinch-off systems, parting lines, slides, cooling channels, and venting

. This role is primarily

manual machining

(mills, lathes, grinders). CNC operation/programming is

not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Mold Making & Tooling:

Build, assemble, and commission new molds and tooling. Perform mold repairs and refurbishments (bench work, fitting, grinding, hand tools). Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, and standard toolroom equipment. Perform hand-fitting, polishing, and finishing to tight tolerances (+/- 0.0005"). Fabricate replacement mold components as needed. Conduct preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.

Troubleshooting & Process Support:

Diagnose mold performance issues and resolve part defects (flash, short shots, warpage, etc.). Support mold setups, mold trials, and adjustments during tool runs. Work closely with production technicians and engineering team.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement:

Maintain accurate tooling documentation and mold maintenance logs. Recommend improvements to tooling life, cycle time, and reliability. Contribute to 5S/toolroom organization and preventative maintenance programs.

Leadership & Training:

Mentor apprentices and junior toolroom staff.
Promote a safe, organized, and quality-driven work environment.

Qualifications:

7-10+ years of hands-on experience in mold making and toolroom machining. Strong manual machining background (mills, lathes, grinders, hand tools). Skilled in precision bench work, mold tear-down, fitting, repair and polishing. Familiarity with blow mold mechanisms (neck rings, inserts, pinch-off, cavity alignment, cooling circuits). Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, prints, and GD&T. Ability to diagnose molding defects and recommend corrective actions. Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills. Red Seal Tool & Die Maker or equivalent trade certification preferred.
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a machine shop environment.

Why Join Conteco:

Key machinist role in growing molded-packaging operations. Hands-on craftsmanship environment -- your skills matter. Influence tooling and PM standards as we scale. Career growth path (Lead Toolmaker / Toolroom Supervisor).
Competitive pay + professional development support.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $35-$40/hr, based on experience & fit for role.

Bonus opportunity: 3% of base salary.

Benefits available for full-time employees.

How & When to Apply:

This search is moving quickly. There will be at least 2 interview steps. If you are interested, please get in touch with us soon! Please submit your resume by emailing us at morteza@contecomolds.com with "Senior Machinist" in the subject line.