Manufacturing Technician

Job description

Waterville TG is a world leader in Automotive Sealing Systems, the high standard of design, development and the manufacturing which Toyoda Gosei has built its reputation allows Waterville TG to become one of the most admired companies in sealing.

Our Petrolia, Ontario location is currently seeking a **Manufacturing Technician **to join the team
- **Scope**_
As the **Manufacturing Technician** you will work with the Engineering & Production Teams to ensure Production processes are running at optimal efficiency while producing high quality parts for our automotive customers.
- **Major Areas of Responsibility**_
- Proficiently sets up and troubleshoots extrusion and moulding equipment
- Recommends, participates in, and implements continuous improvement and proactive initiatives (kaizen)
- Designs & tests process upgrades and new process systems
- Optimizes process to increase efficiency, product quality and reduce waste
- Performs risk assessments
- Completes daily reporting and audits
- Maintains standardized operating instructions (known as OIS-Operation Instruction Sheets) in various departments
- Communicates with prior and oncoming shifts about work assignments and production expectations
- Develops routines & best practices to ensure product quality
- Assists in technical training and provides support to Team Members
- Ability to solve complex technical issues
- Ability to read and comprehend technical documentation (product drawings, process layouts, control plans, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Other roles and responsibilities as assigned
- **Qualifications**_
- 2+ yrs working experience in a manufacturing environment _**required**_
- Engineering Technologist Diploma or Equivalent Experience _**required**_
- Strong mechanical aptitude of machines and processes
- Ability to repair, set-up, start-up, troubleshoot and shut down machines
- Supervisory/previous experience coaching and mentoring team members is an asset
- Excellent time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong written/verbal and problem-solving skills
- Proficient using the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Basic working knowledge of 3D Design Softwares (AutoCad, Solidworks, etc.)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $54,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- Set Up/Start Up/Repair & Troubleshooting: 2 years (preferred)
- Supervisory/Coaching & Mentoring Team Members: 1 year (preferred)
- Working Knowledge of 3D Design Software (AutoCad, etc): 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location