| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Mar 24, 2025 |
Job Description
Tool Maintenance Technician
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.
Located in London since 2004, our Austrian mother company has been expanding world-wide since 1974. 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.
Key focus:
Responsible for the ongoing maintenance of Injection Molds to support the production work schedule.
We require a Tool Maintenance Technician who will:
- Carry out preventive maintenance of molds on cold runner system
- Carry out mold repair by dismantling, cleaning individual parts, assembling them together, changing inserts, guide pins, fasteners, core pins etc.
- Perform preventive maintenance of shut off valve molds with precision assembly techniques
- Carry out insert replacement as per change over instructions with proper screws and pins and inspect molds for leakages
- Work with heaters (wiring) and water circulation (plumbing), sealing replacement of both nitrile and Teflon and curing of silicone for effective mold maintenance.
- Work with pneumatics for handling head trouble shooting, repair of connectors and valves etc.
- Conduct inspection for wear and tear items and replace when needed
- Continuous improvement on mold maintenance techniques for precision work etc.
- Serve as a technical help for process technician team members
- Establish and follow actions plans for out of range parts
- Compile data and analyze past and current information in order to troubleshoot, optimize and continuously improve all injection molding processes
- Follow Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures
- Operational knowledge of all manual tool room equipment
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager
- Maintain up to date records and knowledge of ISO systems
- Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained
- Adherence to employee responsibilities as per OHSAS 18001
Do you have?
- College Diploma plus apprenticeship in related field
- Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in mold repair and maintenance
- Experience with silicone injection molding units an asset
- Understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment
Successful candidate will also have:
- The ability to read technical drawings and specifications
- The ability to operate Engel injection Molding Machines
- Working knowledge about insert grinding, mold pins blending, venting and matching
- Operating knowledge of Liquid Injection Molding Process is an asset
- Excellent vision – near vision acuity of 20/25, 20/30; distance vision acuity of 20/30 or better; successful Colour Vision test
- Attention to detail
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good people skills
- Willingness to learn new processes
- Must be able to work all shifts including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends
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.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.