Tool Maintenance Team Member: Starlim North America Corporation

  • London, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Tool Maintenance Team MemberJoin a Global Leader in Silicone InnovationAt Starlim North America, we specialize in the high-precision manufacturing of custom Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) components for the healthcare and automotive industries. As part of a global organization, we are committed to delivering top-quality, customized silicone solutions that meet the highest standard of performance, safety, and reliability.Key focus:
  • Responsible for ongoing maintenance of Injection Molds to support the production work schedule
We require a tool maintenance technician who will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out preventive maintenance of molds on cold runner system
  • Carrying out mold repair by dismantling, cleaning individual parts, assembling them together, changing inserts, guide pins, fasteners, core pins etc.
  • Performing preventive maintenance of shut off valve molds with precision assembly techniques
  • Carrying out insert replacement as per change over instructions with proper screws and pins and inspect molds for leakages
  • Working with heaters (wiring) and water circulation (plumbing), sealing replacement of both nitrile and Teflon and curing of silicone for effective mold maintenance.
  • Working with pneumatics for handling head troubleshooting, repair of connectors and valves etc.
  • Conducting inspection for wear and tear items and replace when needed
  • Continuous improvement on mold maintenance techniques for precision work etc.
  • Serving as a technical help for process technician team members
  • Establishing and follow action plans for out of range parts
  • Compiling data and analyze past and current information in order to troubleshoot, optimize and continuously improve all injection molding processes
  • Following Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures
  • Operational knowledge of all manual tool room equipment
  • Shipping and receiving of tooling and spare part components. Perform incoming and outgoing inspections, matching items with corresponding shipping documentation and entering data into ERP system.
  • Operate overhead crane and forklift
  • Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained
  • Perform other duties as assigned by department team leader and manager.
Do you have?
  • College Diploma plus apprenticeship or equivalent
  • 1-2 years' experience in mold repair and maintenance
  • Experience with silicone injection molding units an asset
  • Understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment
Successful candidate will also have:
  • Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
  • Ability to operate Engel injection Molding Machines
  • Knowledgeable about insert grinding, mold pins blending, venting and matching
  • Operating knowledge of Liquid Injection Molding Process is an asset
  • Excellent vision - successful Colour Vision test
  • Attention to detail
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good people skills
  • Willingness to learn new processes
  • Must be able to work all shifts including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends
Starlim Perks:
  • A full-time, permanent position in our London location
  • Current hours of work: Monday - Friday, day shift
  • Flexible working hours
  • Safe and clean working environment
  • A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits that are employer paid
  • RRSP matching program
  • On-site fitness facility
  • EFAP through Telus Health
If you have the required qualifications and would like to work in a growing, high tech, continuous improvement environment, please apply using the following link:Starlim is an equal employment opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefit package.Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered for employment. Should you require accommodation in making an application please contact our office.We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to proceed in the competition will be contacted.

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