Canplas Industries Ltd. Hiring for Mold Maker – Permanent at Barrie, ON Full Time

From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized state-of-the-art equipment, quality testing, and a dedicated commitment to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent!

Would you like to ply your trade in a state-of-the-art production facility? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mold Maker based out of our Barrie, ON plant location! Do not miss the opportunity to join a team of people-centric professionals with a continuous improvement focus. Innovation is central to our corporate DNA, from manufacturing processes to supply chain management, we are continually looking for areas in which we can innovate in order to better serve our customers and our growing business.

Job Summary

We are seeking an upbeat individual with a keen eye to detail and a positive demeanor. This position reports to the Mold Shop Team Leader and will focus on the creation, adjustment and adaptation of molds used in production.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture new mold components and complete repairs and modifications to existing molds and tooling

Preparation and modification of new molds for manufacturing operation

Investigate mold operational problems, determine corrective actions and implement those actions

Setting up and operating machines in accordance with safe work procedures

Actively participate in the 5S, SAFE and continuous improvement programs and continuous participation in all facility waste management and environmentally related programs and training

Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned

Requirements

5+ years in a previous manufacturing environment is preferred, plastics experience is an asset

Tool & Die or Mold Maker license is strongly preferred

Ability to read and understand blueprints and CAD drawings

Experience working to defined tolerances

Familiarity with molds with slides, lifters, mechanical pull and set operations

Polishing experience an asset

Experience working with jigs and fixtures

Works well in teams and self-motivated to work independently

Knowledge on welding, familiarity with CNC, hot runners and CAD Programming an asset

Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of health and safety practices in a manufacturing environment

Comfortable in a fast-paced in environment

Must be available to work a 12-hour continental day shifts (7:00 am – 7:15 pm, 84 hours bi-weekly)

Work week #1: Monday, Tuesday and Friday (36 hours)

Work week #2: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday (48 hours)

Working Conditions

Manufacturing plant environment requiring varying degrees of physical labour consisting of lifting from light to heavy (up to 50 lbs.)

The use of hand tools, grinders and lathes

Considerable amount of sensory attention is required

Benefits

Canplas offers a competitive wage and benefit package (Flexible Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Voluntary RRSP program)

Bonus Program

An ISO 9001 and 14001 registered company

Internal promotion and growth opportunities

Company provided uniforms and annual tool and safety shoe allowance

Training and educational resources provided

Positive working environment and organizational philosophy

Canplas Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Silver-Line Plastics jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at hr@canplas.com.