Production Technician

**Business Location**: Orangeville ON

**Company Profile**: For over 25 years, the goal at E. Hofmann Plastics Inc. has been to do better. We do this by doing things differently. We never settle. We’re always exploring new technologies and seeking out innovative solutions to better serve our clients. Following this path has allowed us to produce containers that are high quality, attractive and affordable. We accomplish this feat through the efficiency of our modern, automated manufacturing facility. Encompassing 175,000 sq. ft., it features the latest injection molding machines (including our Smart Line - a first in plastics manufacturing) with multi-cavity tools and 9 colour offset printing capabilities.

E. Hofmann Plastics Inc. is also FSSC22000 Certified, FDA Registered and ISO9001 Certified.

**Job Title**: Production Technician - Thermoforming

**Reports To**: Injection Molding Manager

**Responsibilities**:

- Complete removal and installation of molds.
- Changeover, set up and startup of molding machines for production. Using alignment gauges and instruments as required.
- Ensures the mold and machine are cleaned, ready for production and that appropriate checks and forms have been filled out.
- Entering setup times in the computer system.
- Record and document cycles and any changes that are made to the original set up sheets.
- Communicate with right teams regarding machine set-ups, enabling team planning for startups and shutdowns.
- Communicate any repair or malfunction of equipment or tooling to the proper support department.
- Preventative maintenance - identify and tag the molds in need of repair; mold sheet completion.
- Follow all Quality procedures at all times; report and communicate all Quality issues to Production.
- Housekeeping, maintaining a clean and safe working area a must; ensuring all tools and equipment are put back in their place; ensure all guards are in place.
- Ensure all tag out/lock out procedures are in place before performing minor equipment repairs or changes.
- Follow all company policies and safety procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Other related duties and projects as required by the Injection Molding Manager.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Proven mechanical and electro-mechanical skills: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical.
- Grade 12 high school education. Additional technical training considered an asset.
- Experience with set up processes, maintenance, troubleshooting and problem-solving experience required.
- Forklift license and high tonnage crane license.
- Basic understanding of plastics and operation of injection molding machines.
- Strong organizational abilities and time management skills.
- Excellent safety record. Proven ability to avoid compromising safety for speed, production, etc.
- Proven ability and a willingness to fulfill individual responsibilities, while working closely with other operational stakeholders.

**Work Conditions**:

- Must wear all required personal protective equipment: CSA approved safety shoes in good condition, applicable hearing protection, applicable safety glasses and hair net.
- Exposure to hot, humid condition in the summer months.
- Noise exposure.
- Maintain a high degree of constant attention when operating the equipment, in all areas of the plant.

**What We Offer**:

- **Very competitive compensation mix.**:

- **Culture of Innovation and Collaboration.**:

- **Company Managed and Operated by a Passionate, Employee-Friendly Ownership Group.**:

- **Easily accessible company location situated in vibrant Orangeville ON, northwest of the GTA.**:

- **Comprehensive benefits plan, 100% employer funded.**:

- **Attainable, equitable performance bonus based on company and individual performance.**:

- **Afternoon and evening shift premiums as applicable.**
- At Hofmann, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities._
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $24.01-$26.25 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with current government requirements.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orangeville, ON L9W3R1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)