Posted 16 days ago
Set-up Technician - Production and Validation
@ Omega Tool Corp
Oldcastle, Ontario
Overview
Omega Tool Corp is hiring a full-time Set-up Technician for production and validation of injection molding machines. The work covers mold installation and removal with a crane, machine changeovers, and related material handling. The posting states pay of $20-22 per hour plus an afternoon premium, with rotating day and afternoon shifts and Saturdays when required.
Pay:
$20–$22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install and remove molds up to 100,000 lbs with a crane
- Set up and change over injection molding machines
- Clean and protect mold parting lines and lubricate components
- Assist with robot programming and EOAT building
- Monitor resin levels and complete lot tracking
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of arithmetic and geometry
- Ability to be certified on forklift and crane
- Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 35 lbs and work at heights
- Willingness to work all shifts and adapt to change
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 35 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Free or discounted meals |
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Omega Tool Corp
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The global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of plastics tooling. We offer solutions for complex tooling
Full company description
Solutions for Plastic Products. Omega Tool Corp is the global leader of engineering, manufacturing, and production for over 40 years. Offering refined expertise for complex tooling and plastic part challenges to world-class OEM and Tier 1 clients. With locations in Oldcastle, Ontario, and Mexico, occupying over 250,000 sqft across 5 facilities, we operate with 300 highly skilled technicians. As we continue to expand our footprint, we are recruiting top talent to join our team.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,749
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 135
- Reported office locations
- 2045 Solar Crescent, Oldcastle, Ontario N0R 1L0, CA
- 76971 Huimilpan, Querétaro, MX
- Business categories
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Design
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Omega Tool Corp
- Specialties
- Automotive
- Plastics Tooling
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Program Management
- Global Program Development
- Validation
- MoldMaking
- Machining
- Design
- and Production
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Solutions for Plastic Products. Omega Tool Corp is the global leader of engineering, manufacturing, and production for over 40 years. Offering refined expertise for complex tooling and plastic part challenges to world-class OEM and Tier 1 clients. With locations in Oldcastle, Ontario, and Mexico, occupying over 250,000 sqft across 5 facilities, we operate with 300 highly skilled technicians. As we continue to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Oldcastle, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | AutomotivePlastics ToolingManufacturingEngineeringProgram ManagementGlobal Program DevelopmentValidationMoldMakingMachiningDesign |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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WE ARE HIRING!
Omega Tool Corp is the global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of plastics tooling. We offer solutions for complex tooling and plastic part challenges to world-class OEM and Tier 1 clients for over 40 years. As we continue to expand our footprint, we are recruiting top talent to join our team.
Job Summary:
The Set-up Technician - Production & Validation is responsible for the efficient and precise setup, adjustment and maintenance of injection molding machines. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth transition between production runs and validations, minimizing downtime, and contributing to the overall success of our operations. This individual will comply with provincial and federal legislation, company and health & safety policies and ISO quality program and procedures
Job Details:
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, Saturday's when required.
- Total comprehensive benefit and pension package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Lunch
- Rotational Shifts (Days, Afternoons)
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry and their applications
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the capability of recognizing and solving problems
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job
- Must be able to adapt and welcome change in a positive manner
- Capable of being certified to operate heavy equipment such as a forklift and crane (installing molds of up to 100,000 lbs)
- Use a crane and all proper safety protocols to install and remove molds (up to 100,000 lbs.) according to the press schedule
- Perform the setup and changeover of injection molding machines for validation and production runs.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the part chute or conveyor belt after mold is in production
- Clean and protect the mold parting line, including cavity and core components, as well as lubrication of leader pins, bushings and other moving parts before mold removal
- Apply and remove spotting blue during validations
- Clean up after all mold installations and return mold to its proper location as necessary
- Communicate all mold/machine issues or damage to appropriate personnel before installing/removing mold
- Assist with basic robot programming
- Assist Process Technician with End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) building/adjustments and other duties as required
- Assist with shipping & receiving and production duties for Plant 2 as needed
- Assist with material handling duties such as loading and unloading materials from pallets, skids and lifting devices as required, following all safety protocols and procedures
- Monitor resin levels and complete lot tracking whenever material is brought to the press.
- Must be able to stand and or sit for extended periods of time
- Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms and/or legs
- Must be able to lift heavy material (ex. up to 35 lbs.)
- Must be able to climb/ work at heights
- Exposure to noise
- Must be able to work all shifts
- Occasional overtime and travel may be required
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume via email.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are contacted by Omega Tool Corp. regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Wage Range:
$20-22/hour + Afternoon Premium
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