Mold Maker / Service Technician - Tooling

ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 7 countries, the Company is Molding The Future and is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. Additional information about the Company can be found at .

Job Summary:

A Tooling Mold Maker / Service Call Technician in a plant that manufactures injection molds is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the proper functioning of tools, molds, jigs, fixtures, and other equipment used in manufacturing processes. A Tooling Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall productivity and quality of the plant.

Job Responsibilities:

Your supervisor may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this job description. This job's key responsibilities include:

• Tool Maintenance and Repair: Inspecting tools and equipment to identify wear, damage, or malfunctions. Performing routine maintenance and repairs to keep them in optimal working condition.
• Tool Setup and Calibration: Setting up tools and equipment for production runs, ensuring they are properly calibrated and aligned to produce parts within specified tolerances. Inspect new tools according to company standards.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing issues with tools and equipment during production and implementing solutions to minimize downtime.
• Fabrication and Modification: Modifying existing tools or fabricating new ones to meet specific production needs. This may involve working with various materials and using machines like lathes, mills and grinders.
• Documentation and Records: Keeping detailed records of maintenance activities, tool usage, and repairs. Ensuring that all tools and equipment are compliant with safety and quality standards. Maintain all related documentation to TS16949 standards. Maintain all standard work including Mold Tag System, Mold Storage Standards, etc.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is the minimum requirement.
• Preference for those candidates with any certificates or diplomas from a technical or vocational school in fields such as machining, tool and die making, Mold Making or mechanical engineering.
• Experience: 2 shot tooling, Class A polish and lighting tools an asset with processing knowledge.
• Travel: Must have Valid passport, ability to travel internationally, to secure a US work visa (WTTC will sponsor), and to travel on short notice, for extended periods of time. When not traveling, supporting the Windsor Tooling Technical Center.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using machining tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC machines. Understanding of tooling principles, materials, and processes. Ideally 3-5 years Tool and Die Repair experience.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to troubleshoot and repair tools and equipment. Ability to operate milling machine, lathe, band saw, and other tool shop machinery.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Computer Skills: Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software can be beneficial.

Why ABC?

In addition to a workplace that emphasizes respect, teamwork and personal and professional growth, ABC Technologies offers a broad range of health, wellness and financial benefits that promote the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and help them bring their best self to work, including:

• Competitive compensation package
• Competitive PTO Package
• Employee Group Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
• RRSP/DPSP Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Perkopolis Program
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Social events throughout the year
• Internal job opportunities