Process Technician Plastic Manufacuring

_GIZEH Packaging is an International plastic packaging company, with offices located in Germany, Poland, France and Canada. We focus on the food sector, making plastic packaging for companies around the world. Innovation and technical expertise contribute to our tailor-made packaging solutions. Our packaging technologies include, but are not limited to, injection molding, thermoforming, in-mold labeling and off-mold labeling. GIZEH provides quality without compromise, ensuring that we are aligned with the high demands of the food industry. GIZEH’s Canada location continues to grow and as such, we are looking to grow our team with enthusiastic and professional individuals who are looking for a fast paced and rewarding position._
- **Our production runs 24/7, on a biweekly schedule. **_

**Injection Molding Process Technician** is responsible for the safe and efficient set up and operation of injection molds and injection molding machines. In this role, the Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for optimizing and troubleshooting injection molding processes with respect to quality and productivity. This includes verifying the accuracy of the manufactured components against the engineering drawings by measuring dimensions on first off samples using precision measuring equipment and standard tests, as well as identifying areas of improvement to increase productivity of the mold. The Injection Molding Process Technician will lead continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing processes to improve the testing processes internally as well as at customer sites.

**DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to)**:

- Proficiently start up, shutdown, setup and troubleshoot injection molding, thermoforming and injection blow molding machines.
- Recommend, participate in, and implement continuous improvement and proactive initiatives
- Optimize process to increase efficiency, product quality and reduce waste
- Complete daily reporting and audits.
- Communicate with prior and oncoming shifts about work assignments and production expectations.
- Review production processes and maintain required documentation.
- Perform all job functions abiding by all Health and Safety rules and regulations (HACCP & SQF).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment using 5S principles.
- Provide technical support to the Machine Operators.
- Responsible for training Team Members.
- Acting Supervisor if necessary.
- Quality awareness
- Flexibility

**EXPERIENCE/SKILLS**:

- Experience in a manufacturing environment is a must
- Strong knowledge of injection molding, thermoforming or injection blow molding machines
- Strong mechanical aptitude of machines and processes
- Ability to repair, set-up, start-up, troubleshoot and shut down machines
- Leadership qualities: interpersonal and people management
- Supervisor experience is an asset
- Must be reliable, hardworking and have a strong willingness to learn
- Excellent time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively both within a team and independently
- Strong written/verbal and problem-solving skills
- Good computer skills: Microsoft Office apps

**Education**
- Mechanical Technician Diploma
- Experience with mounting/dismounting molds in Injection Molding Machines and start-up/shut down procedures

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- A competitive salary with wage progression
- Flexible Benefit package
- RRSP match
- On-site parking
- Working cloth
- Technological tools and a safe workplace
- Learning and development opportunities
- Positive work environment with great team atmosphere
- The use of the masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intent._
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted._

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

**Salary**: From $28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- plastic manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)
- injection molding or thermoforming: 3 years (preferred)