Mold Technician

We are a Tier 1 automotive supplier seeking a Mold Technician to support high-volume injection molding and assembly operations. This role is critical to ensuring tooling reliability supporting program launches and maintaining world-class manufacturing performance aligned with Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS).

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on tooling experience a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment where uptime quality and continuous improvement are key.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years set up technician experience.
• Experience with machine set up and shut down.
• Skilled in processing quality issues.
• Robot part extraction and quick mold change experience would be an asset.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting ability of the equipment and help find root cause
• The ability to communicate effectively
• Enforce good Quality show good skills in ensuring quality is built in each and every process
• Must be able to effectively problem solve (Safety Quality and Productivity)
• Team oriented but able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to adapt and respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.

DUTIES

• Support high-volume automotive injection molding processes and assembly operations
• Perform preventive predictive and breakdown maintenance on injection molds and related equipment
• Disassemble inspect repair modify and reassemble molds including hot runner and multi-cavity tooling
• Troubleshoot mold-related issues to minimize downtime scrap and quality concerns
• Implement engineering changes tool modifications and process improvements
• Support new program launches PPAP activities and tooling validations
• Recommend technical solutions to improve mold performance cycle time and part quality
• Operate injection molding machines as required for setup verification and troubleshooting
• Participate in Kaizen continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Read and interpret tooling drawings blueprints schematics and machine specifications
• Communicate effectively with Production Engineering Quality and external tooling vendors
• Maintain compliance with TBCA quality and safety standard.
• Proven experience with:
  • Injection mold maintenance and repair
  • Preventive and breakdown maintenance
  • Continuous improvement / Kaizen activities

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work in a non-union multi-skilled maintenance environment
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
• Willingness to work bi-weekly rotating shifts and overtime as required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Direct experience with TPS / Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of PPAP APQP and automotive quality systems
• Experience with engineered resins (ABS PP Nylon PC glass-filled materials)
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (5-Why Fishbone A3)
• Exposure to automation robotics or Industry 4.0 initiatives

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly wage with shift premium
• Overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable long-term employment with a growing Tier 1 automotive supplier
• Opportunity to contribute to new launches and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Experience:

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