Injection Molding Setup Technician

Job Title: Set Up Technician – Plastics Injection Molding

Department: Technical

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Status: Full-Time

Location: Woodbridge, ON

1. Job Summary

Responsible for setting up, installing, and changing molds in plastics injection molding machines. Handle mold inserts, auxiliary equipment, and robotic end-of-arm tooling; monitor and document process parameters; troubleshoot molding issues; maintain product quality and workplace safety; and support production efficiency and technician training.

2. Must-Have Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience setting molds in injection molding machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of injection molding machine functions and molding processes.
• Experience with mold installation, mold changes, and insert changes.
• Ability to set up ancillary equipment and robotic end-of-arm tooling for part removal and trimming.
• Ability to troubleshoot processes, document parameters, and follow work orders.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• Effective English communication skills.
• Forklift and overhead crane certifications.
• Must own required tools and be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines, and working compulsory overtime when required.

3. Nice-to-Have

• Experience training other setup technicians.
• Experience improving production efficiency and modifying procedures.
• Strong process troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills.

4. Key Responsibilities

• Set up and change molds, inserts, auxiliary equipment, and robotic tooling.
• Follow and document process parameters to ensure consistent production.
• Troubleshoot molding issues and improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Maintain proper handling of molds, tools, and materials.
• Ensure workplace cleanliness, quality, and safety.
• Communicate across shifts and train technicians as required.

5. Other Important Details

• Safety: Follow OHSA, WSIA, WHMIS, PPE, and lockout procedures; report hazards and incidents.
• Quality & housekeeping: Follow company quality policies and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Security & confidentiality: Prevent unauthorized access, report solicitation attempts, and protect confidential company information.
• Employment expectations: Follow company policies and conduct standards, participate in training, cooperate with relevant teams, and perform other assigned duties.
• Work culture: Promote fairness, equity, cooperation, and non-discriminatory practices.