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IPEX Group of Companies

Mould Maintenance Technician

Toronto , Canada
full-time

We are thrilled to offer you an incredible chance to join our team as a Mould Maintenance Technician at Hamilton Kent, one of North America's foremost pioneers in rubber gasket. As we relentlessly strive to shape a better future by connecting individuals with essential resources such as water and energy, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming the world around us.

LOCATION:  HK - Toronto

SHIFT: Monday to Friday 7AM to 3PM or 3PM to 11hPM

Position Summary:

The Mold Maintenance technician will focus on conducting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, cleaning and storage of all injection and compression molds onsite. Emphasis will be put on ensuring the molds are well maintained to facilitate production requirements and to the molds manufacturer’s specifications.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Find and fix root cause of injection and compression mold machine issues when machines stop working
  • Remove, install, setup, and handover fully functioning injection/compression machines as per the established schedule
  • Operate mobile material handling equipment to position machinery and parts during installation, set-up and repair or machinery.
  • Inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing all injection and compression molds
  • Competently and safely use all tools and assemble and disassemble molds and operate all machine tools in a safe manner.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on all compression and injection molds up to and including stripping down, cleaning, replacing date plugs, and storing all injection/compression molds and cold runners.
  • Work with other classifications of employees in various activities such as, plant shut down periods, and in times when machinery is not operating to perform all vital activities to get equipment and machinery back into operation in minimum time.
  • Responsible for ensuring at all times, that the employee will maintain as a result of their own work, good housekeeping as per the standard and for ensuring that they conduct themselves in a safe and orderly way as per the company polices and safe work practices.
  • Support and follow the 5S program
  • Ensure all chemicals are disposed of in the appropriated manner as outlined on labels.
  • Catalog and inventory all parts and tooling pertaining to mold service.
  • Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned when required.

Requirements

 

1.     Strong Mechanical abilities/aptitude

2.     Troubleshooting skills on molding machines is required

3.     Knowledge of Injection molding machines in general is required.

4.     Rubber/plastics manufacturing experience is preferred

5.     Self-motivated and results driven

6.     Problem solving skills

7.     Effective communicator both written and oral

 

Benefits

Hourly rate: $$33.50 /hour

IPEX Group of Companies

Who we are… The Leaders in Thermoplastic Piping Systems At IPEX, our vision is to be the leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. While most people don’t get excited about the products we make, that’s okay. Because we do. Our systems can be found wherever people live, work, and play: below streets, inside walls, and under counters. As a trusted name in building and infrastructure for more than 50 years, we’re a customer-focused company that grows through product innovation broadening the solution for the entire industry. When you invest in us, we invest in you As a customer-focused organization, we believe in honesty, fairness, and integrity—the Golden Rule. Within IPEX, roles span a range of disciplines, including engineering, R&D, innovation management, sales, and marketing. IPEX supports a culture of respect and equal opportunity. We promote from within and encourage development within a role. This practice helps our people grow a depth of product knowledge and expertise that fosters trust and long-term relationships with our customers.The Responsible Choice for Over 50 Years Every day construction projects are breaking ground in some of the world’s toughest and most demanding environments. Chances are IPEX brand products and people are there. Whether it’s a water pipe being installed for a municipal system in the dead chill of an Alberta winter, or electrical fittings being installed in a new Arizona residential development under a punishing desert sun, an IPEX company is hard at work delivering reliable performance and value. But what IPEX offers goes far beyond pipes, valves and fittings. Our commitment to excellence means IPEX also brings accountability, reliability and integrity to each and every project, backed by strong distributor relationships and the industry’s most comprehensive and experienced sales and support network.

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