Process Technician

Responsibilities:

• Managing and directing resources to tackle technical issues that arise during the shift that results in meeting safety, quality and delivery targets
• Develop and maintain best possible moulding process parameters to meet or improve cycle time targets while maintaining high quality standards through SMEDS and continuous Improvements
• Create SOP standards related to production processes, robot set-ups, tooling changes, repairs and ensure that all team members are trained, follow and comply with the procedures
• Ensure that all production processes are established, benchmarked, backed-up and maintained and that all moulding employees are trained
• Provide training to all indirect reports on robots, mould changes, color changes, stack changes, insert changes and product processing parameters
• Commissioning of new equipment: robots, IMMs, moulds achieving forecasted cycle times
• As required assist with mould changeovers
• Fostering a working environment that is fair and equitable
• Providing support to the Set up Supervisor
• Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)

Required Duties:

• Ensure that insert changes and color changes are completed in a safe, efficient and timely manner according to SOPs
• Ensure all machines are running to master process and communicate when master process is deviated
• Train and assist Set-up Technicians at mould and machine start up
• Establish and ensure that master process are according to company standards and that produced parts are in full compliance with company quality standards
• Develop and maintain the process standards in which all parts are manufactured
• Develop and maintain best possible injection moulding process parameters and cycle times
• Work closely with Maintenance team in maintaining tools, moulds, and equipment in optimal condition
• Champion cost reduction and continuous improvement activities
• Assist Set up Supervisor as required – training of new staff and audits to determine root causes and corrective actions
• Communicate with previous and next shift to understand any technical or quality issues

Education and Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in direct/indirect supervision of mould making and injection moulding machine processing to produce moulded parts – Husky equipment experience an asset
• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or accredited mould making program or relevant College Technical Certification
• Minimum three (3) years of experience using Lean Manufacturing methodologies, i.e.. SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience developing Continuous Improvements in production processes
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership and coaching abilities – able to demonstrate several examples of empowering, developing and motivating people
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic tooling background an asset
• Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office experience required)
• Experience in crane, scissor lift and forklift an asset

Other Job Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have full range of motion
• Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 30lbs on a continuous basis
• Must be able to sit, stand/walk for long periods of time
• Able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts

Working Conditions:

• Standing for long periods of time
• Bending, twisting, lifting up to 25 pounds
• Handling heavy loads

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: From $35.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aurora, ON L4G 4C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Lean Manufacturing Methodologies: 3 years (required)
• Mould Making and Injection Moulding: 5 years (required)
• Developing Contiuous Improvement in Production: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person