Thermoforming Setup & Maintenance Technician

Job description

Vale Packaging is a Nova Scotia based packaging company. We manufacture plastic packaging and provide tooling services.

Vale Packaging has a vacancy and is currently accepting applications for our Thermoforming Machine Setup & Maintenance role. The candidate will become proficient with installing and removing tools and dies in the thermoforming lines. You will also be responsible for setup and starting equipment to ensure good quality parts in an effective and efficient manner. The candidate shall become knowledgeable with the general design, maintenance, and assembly of thermoforming form tools and machines. Additionally, you will learn the warehouse requirements to fill in if needed.

As our Machine Setup & Maintenance Technician you will be responsible to:

• Setup and tune thermoforming machines
• Troubleshoot issues
• Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication, and repairs
• Perform minor temperature and cut adjustments during product run
• Keep the work area clean and tidy
• Work day or evening shifts (no nights or weekends)

Potential applicants should have the following skills and experience:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• 5 years thermoforming or thermoforming machine manufacturer experience
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Good troubleshooting & problem-solving capabilities

Specific Skills and Responsibilities:

• Consistent adherence to all plant safety rules and procedures.
• Accountable to set up and operate thermoforming machines to maximum efficiency within established parameters.
• Works closely with operators and recommends improvements to parameters and equipment whenever possible.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area and ensures that all personal tools are in safe operating condition.
• Assist the Designer/Machinist, Operators and Packers in maintaining an efficient operating department, and share troubleshooting knowledge freely.
• Accurately and thoroughly records all necessary data as required. This includes maintenance records sheets as well as the set-up of related documentation.
• Read, interpret and adhere to all set up instructions.
• Performs repairs and/or preventative maintenance as required.
• Responsible for the safe, orderly storage and handling of all thermoforming tooling.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues as either mechanical or material related.
• Communicate, cooperate and work effectively with other all shifts and with all maintenance, engineering, and production personnel on a daily basis.
• At times assist in the warehouse when required loading and unloading shipments, wrapping pallets, and utilizing space effectively.

Personal Suitability

• Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
• Mechanically inclined
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Previous forklift experience an asset
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (will assist with permits for the right experienced cadidate)

We looking forward to adding you to our team. The opportunity provides flexible working schedule, fast paced environment, no weekends, great working atmosphere, and competitive salary. Vale Packaging thanks you in advance for your application however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID protocols in place

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hubbards, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person