Tooling Maintenance, Team Leader

Starlim North America is a global leader in the manufacturing of silicone parts specializing in custom Liquid Silicone Rubber moulding for health care and automotive industries.

Our proprietary, fully automated, world-class technologies and high quality products, combined with creative, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing technologies allow us to deliver high quality products.

We require a Tooling Maintenance Team Leader who will be responsible for:

• Leadership of the tooling maintenance technicians through the supervision, PM scheduling of tools, and training
• The ongoing maintenance of of injection molds including diassembling molds, cleaning of tools and hoses, mold damage repairs, changing parts, and re-assembling

Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for ensuring the tool maintenance technicians follow all appropriate standards and best practices to support the maintenance schedule of production tools (molds and demolding devices).
• Supervise and schedule daily department operations and work assignments of tool maintenance technicians to support the production schedule and tool PMs.
• Support tool maintenance technicians with the ongoing maintenance of injection molds including diassembling molds, cleaning of tools and hoses, mold damage repairs, changing parts, and re-assembling.
• Organizing and preparing tool repair shipments, receiving inspection of tools and spare parts.
• Assist team members with all departmental maintenance and repair activites
• Support department manager with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Ensures work instructions, standard operating procedures are followed, and proper documentation is maintained according to quality system requirements.
• Assists with document control of tool binders, keeping prints and BOM up to date.
• Staff development responsibilities with coaching and performance reviews
• Serve as a technical resource to other cross functional team members
• Other duties assigned by manager or team leader

• Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained.
  
  

Do you have?

• College diploma, recognized apprenticeship or equivalent (Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or Tool and Die preferred)
• 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing with injection molding and/or mold maintenance
• Leadership experience in supervisor role with direct reports in a manufacturing operation
• Understanding of health & safety procedures in a manufacturing environment

Successful candidate will also have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement solutions
• Excellent manufacturing knowledge and technical understanding
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Understanding of LSR and plastic material properties as it relates to injection molding process
• Understanding of LSR and plastic mold design
• Understanding of SQE tools (8D, FMEA, DFMEA, DOE, APQP, DVP&R, DFMA etc.)
• Proficiency is Microsoft Office programs like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• May be required to use special equipment and/or chemicals to complete some tasks
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks over an extended period of time (ability to lift, push, pull loads up to 50 lbs.)
• May be required to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl while performing the essential duties of this job
• May require the need for overtime to support repairs

Starlim perks:

• A full-time, permanent position in our London location
• Current hours of work: Monday - Friday, day shift
• Safe and clean working environment
• A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits that are employer paid
• RRSP matching program
• On-site fitness facility
• EFAP through Telus Health
• Referral program

Starlim is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.

This role is for an existing vacancy. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within the range listed, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Artificial Intelligence: we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.

While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.