Processing Specialist

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

Would you like to ply your trade in an innovative production facility? If so, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a **Processing Specialist** This role will be based out of our injection moulding plant facility located in East York, ON.

Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters

**Job Summary**:
The focus of the Processing Specialist is to analyze and optimize our plastic injection molding processes while ensuring optimal production efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with company safety standards.

**Address**:11 Bermondsey Rd, East York, ON M4B 1Z3

**Starting Salary**: $38.71/hour

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Evaluate current cycle times of injection molding machines and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce cycle times without compromising product quality. This includes optimizing parameters such as cooling time, injection speed, and clamping force.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to mold performance, machinery, and materials that impact overall efficiency.
- Monitor and record processing data, including cycle time, machine utilization, and downtime, to analyze trends and drive improvements.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, mold shop, and production teams to implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of process changes, optimization efforts, and results to support quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Provide training and guidance to setup and process technicians on best practices for process optimization and machine operation.
- Work closely with the quality control team to ensure that optimized processes maintain the highest product quality standards.
- Ensure that all optimization activities comply with company safety standards and industry regulations.
- Active participation required in 5S initiatives, continuous improvements, and mini projects.
- Perform a variety of other tasks as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Completion of post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in a Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering related field.
- Proven experience working with plastic injection and/or blow molding is a must
- Proficiency in injection molding process parameters, machinery, and mold design.
- Injection Molding Professional Certification is an asset.
- Experience with process optimization tools and techniques, such as DOE (Design of Experiments) and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD software and mold flow simulation tools is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
- High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills

**Benefits**
- Fully subsidized comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period
- Company matching RRSP plan
- Annual performance bonuses
- Paid Training, skills upgrade and advancement opportunities
- Tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
- Annual safety shoe allowance

**Working Conditions**:
Incumbent spends almost 100% of time in the plant environment requiring varying degrees of moderate physical labour. The majority of the work will involve considerable standing and walking as well as some lifting, pulling and pushing light objects. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, dust, and noise levels. Considerable amount of sensory attention is required. Limited control of work pace and unexpected workflow, bring some stresses to this position. Exposure to hazardous materials and/or chemicals may be required.