Process 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.

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 an Process Technician who will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the efficient operation of Injection Molding process to support the production work schedule;
• Reporting to the team leader, and supporting technical requirements associated with Liquid Silicone Rubber processing; tooling, equipment, programming and robotics.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot molding process and make necessary adjustments to produce quality parts
• Set up new molds, running molds and change inserts, seals and bearings on the machine
• Carry out mold change over and change material, colour etc.
• Production start up of injection molds and proper handoff
• Establish optimal molding processes on new and existing tooling with an emphasis on zero defects and meeting customer requirements
• Utilize measuring equipment, tools, and gauges as required
• Assemble, set up, and program tooling, machinery and equipment
• Ensure compliance to safety rules, procedures, and company policies
• Participate and support continuous improvement and lean systems activity
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained
• Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned by Manager / Team Leader

Do you have?

• College Diploma plus apprenticeship or equivalent
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in operating fully automatic injection molding process end to end
• Experience with Injection molding units an asset
• Experience with Qual ity System Requirements, such as ISO 9001, TS 16949, ISO 13485 and APQP

Successful candidate will also have:

• Experience/understanding of Process Change Management
• Ability to understand product measurements and correlate them to process adjustments
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities