Posted 2 days ago
Injection Molding Setup Technician
@ Citus HR
Woodbridge, Ontario
Overview
Citus HR is hiring a full-time Set Up Technician for plastics injection molding in Woodbridge, Ontario, reporting to the Production Supervisor. The role covers mold and insert changes, ancillary and robotic tooling setup, process documentation and troubleshooting. The posting requires at least 3 years of mold-setting experience, forklift and overhead crane certifications, and compulsory overtime when required.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and change molds, inserts and robotic tooling
- Document and follow process parameters
- Troubleshoot molding issues and improve efficiency
- Ensure safety, quality and housekeeping
- Train technicians across shifts
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years mold setting in injection molding
- Forklift and overhead crane certifications
- Post-secondary education or equivalent
- Effective English communication
- Lift up to 50 lbs; own required tools
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification, Overhead crane certification, WHMIS |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
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Citus HR
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Job Title: Set Up Technician – Plastics Injection Molding
Department: Technical
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Status: Full-Time
Location: Woodbridge, ON
1. Job Summary
Responsible for setting up, installing, and changing molds in plastics injection molding machines. Handle mold inserts, auxiliary equipment, and robotic end-of-arm tooling; monitor and document process parameters; troubleshoot molding issues; maintain product quality and workplace safety; and support production efficiency and technician training.
2. Must-Have Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience setting molds in injection molding machines in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of injection molding machine functions and molding processes.
- Experience with mold installation, mold changes, and insert changes.
- Ability to set up ancillary equipment and robotic end-of-arm tooling for part removal and trimming.
- Ability to troubleshoot processes, document parameters, and follow work orders.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent.
- Effective English communication skills.
- Forklift and overhead crane certifications.
- Must own required tools and be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines, and working compulsory overtime when required.
3. Nice-to-Have
- Experience training other setup technicians.
- Experience improving production efficiency and modifying procedures.
- Strong process troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills.
4. Key Responsibilities
- Set up and change molds, inserts, auxiliary equipment, and robotic tooling.
- Follow and document process parameters to ensure consistent production.
- Troubleshoot molding issues and improve repeatability and efficiency.
- Maintain proper handling of molds, tools, and materials.
- Ensure workplace cleanliness, quality, and safety.
- Communicate across shifts and train technicians as required.
5. Other Important Details
- Safety: Follow OHSA, WSIA, WHMIS, PPE, and lockout procedures; report hazards and incidents.
- Quality & housekeeping: Follow company quality policies and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
- Security & confidentiality: Prevent unauthorized access, report solicitation attempts, and protect confidential company information.
- Employment expectations: Follow company policies and conduct standards, participate in training, cooperate with relevant teams, and perform other assigned duties.
- Work culture: Promote fairness, equity, cooperation, and non-discriminatory practices.
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