Axiom Group Inc Hiring for Jr. Mold Apprentice at Aurora, ON Full Time

Where does the Jr. Mold Apprentice fit in?

The Injection Jr. Mold Apprentice will primarily be responsible for assisting in troubleshooting, maintaining & preventative maintenance activities of plastic injection tooling in an automotive manufacturing environment. Ensuring efficient manufacturing, tooling approach and effective tool build to timeline objectives and project requirements

What can you expect as our next Jr. Mold Apprentice?

Supports manufacturing operations by cleaning, tear-down, evaluation and repair of existing molds within the facility.

Assembling, repairing, inspecting, cleaning and polishing molds using skill and care while handling and polishing critical surfaces. Laying out, fabricating and assembling metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.

Provide constructive feedback and input to engineering regarding mold performance and preventative maintenance issues

Work with the team to meet completion repair / PM dates

Document cleanings, corrective actions, modifications, spare parts installed, and other relevant information for all molds within the facility

Perform preventive maintenance / work orders as required

Requests/Work Orders for troubleshooting molds currently in production and installed in injection molding machines.

Manufactures, alters, and repairs gauges, jigs, fixtures, special machines, and other devices

Responsible to ensure quality, reliability, maintainability and durability of tooling which meets or exceeds both internal and external customer requirements as directed

May assist product designers by providing information about potential manufacturing difficulties with new product designs.

Complete work order and inspection records & maintain records as per company policy

Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions, sketches, or from the actual part to be copied or fitted

Maintain compliance with the quality assurance manual

Review the Non-conformance Report and assists quality committee to implement corrective and preventive actions

Uses precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspections before, during, and after machining

Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly and/or follows all safety rules

Hot runner function and repair including electric, hydraulic and pneumatic valve gates

Update date codes on molds at the beginning of every month

Operates lift truck, overhead crane, and related equipment to lift, move, and handle molds

Order mold supplies, necessary tools to perform job

Additional duties as required

Do you have what it takes to be our Jr. Mold Apprentice?

High School Diploma/GED required. 2 years of Technical or trade school preferred with an emphasis on mold making

Minimum 1-year of previous experience in related position

Mechanical comprehension of complex plastic injection molds a plus

Knowledge and understanding of tooling drawings/specifications and engineering standards

Ability to interpret and understand design software (CAD, SolidWorks, NX)

Familiar with Hotrunner systems and SVG’s, able to trouble shoot

Dexterity to work with precision equipment and tools, as well as have great math skills and judgement

High degree of mechanical aptitude, highly focused and driven to learn

Strong written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Computer skills, comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Able to learn & use Tooling / maintenance software

Fork Lift and Crane Certifications preferred

Rigging skills to manage assembled molds and mold plates safely

Have your own tools

Be a self-starter, be motivated, and able to work in a team environment A positive can-do attitude with willingness to learn

Experience in the Automotive Industry is an asset

Perks?!

To name a few, we offer an amazing work environment/culture, ability to participate in multiple fun-filled company events and so much more! Don’t forget to ask us about our competitive total compensation package!

We, at Axiom are an equal opportunity employer. We are always looking for talented individuals who are motivated to meet and exceed their goals. We are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and searching for new and talented additions to our team has always remained a priority.

Axiom is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.