Machinist

7 days ago

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Conteco Manufacturing Full time $35,000 - $40,000 per year
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Department: Toolroom / Blow Mold Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About Conteco Manufacturing:
Conteco Manufacturing is a rapidly growing injection molding and mold-making company serving industrial, consumer, and specialty markets. We combine deep technical expertise with a hands-on, problem-solving culture. As we expand our capabilities, we are seeking an experienced Machinist / Mold Maker with strong manual machining and hands-on bench fitting skills to lead mold maintenance and build activities.

Role Summary:
The Machinist / Mold Maker will be responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing injection/blow molds using manual machining, EDM, hand-fitting, and precision tooling techniques. The Machinist provides both advanced machining capability and mold-building expertise, ensuring high-precision mold construction, maintenance, and repair. This role combines machining, EDM operations, bench fitting, and mold troubleshooting.  This is a hands-on, craftsmanship-focused position ideal for a toolmaker who takes pride in precision work, problem-solving, and mentoring junior technicians in a traditional toolroom environment. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Engineering & Production to deliver reliable tooling, optimize cycle time and quality, and support continuous improvement.

Note: This position is ideal for a career toolmaker with deep hands-on skills in blow mold design elements such as neck finishes, pinch-off systems, parting lines, slides, cooling channels, and venting. This role is primarily manual machining (mills, lathes, grinders). CNC operation/programming is not required.

Key Responsibilities: Mold Making & Tooling:
  • Build & assemble new molds and tooling.
  • Perform mold repairs and refurbishments (bench work, fitting, grinding, hand tools).
  • Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, radial arm drill, and standard toolroom equipment.
  • Fabricate replacement mold components as needed.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
Troubleshooting & Process Support:
  • Diagnose mold performance issues and resolve part defects (flash, short shots, warpage, etc.).
  • Support mold setups, mold trials, and adjustments during tool runs.
  • Work closely with production technicians and engineering team.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Maintain accurate tooling documentation and mold maintenance logs.
  • Recommend improvements to tooling life, cycle time, and reliability.
  • Contribute to 5S/toolroom organization and preventative maintenance programs.
Leadership & Training:
  • Mentor apprentices and junior toolroom staff.
  • Promote a safe, organized, and quality-driven work environment.

Qualifications:
  • 7–10+ years of hands-on experience in mold making and toolroom machining.
  • Strong manual machining background (mills, lathes, grinders, hand tools).
  • Skilled in precision bench work, mold tear-down, fitting, repair and polishing.
  • Familiarity with blow mold mechanisms (neck rings, inserts, pinch-off, cavity alignment, cooling circuits).
  • Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, prints, and GD&T.
  • Ability to diagnose molding defects and recommend corrective actions.
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
  • Previous experience as Tool & Die Maker or Tool Room Machinist preferred.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a machine shop environment.

Why Join Conteco:
  • Key machinist role in a growing mold-making operation.
  • Hands-on craftsmanship environment — your skills matter.
  • Influence tooling and PM standards as we scale.
  • Career growth path (Lead Toolmaker / Toolroom Supervisor).
  • Competitive pay + professional development support.

Compensation:
  • Salary Range: $35-$40/hr, based on experience & fit for role.
  • Bonus opportunity: 3% of base salary.
  • Benefits available for full-time employees.

How & When to Apply:
This search is moving quickly. There will be at least 2 interview steps. If you are interested, please get in touch with us soon Please submit your resume by emailing us at with "Senior Machinist" in the subject line.

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