Our company has over 60 years of experience specializing in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and storm water management applications.  We offer our clients full-service engineering support in the design and manufacture of custom systems to meet their project’s specific requirements.

We are currently seeking candidates for Tool Keeper/Change Over in our Huntsville, ON Production Department (full time). The primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth flow of production operations by maintaining good working condition of plant Tooling and Equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review production schedule to determine required tooling, and schedule best available tooling
• Inspect tooling for defects or damage prior to installing; repair damaged parts within scope of knowledge and capabilities
• Deliver parts to Maintenance Departments for repairs that are too complex or outside scope of Tool Keeper/Changeover role
• Connect tooling and test operations of mechanical and electrical connections
• Ensure removal and/or set up of tooling; ensure tooling is cleaned from previous run (store at staging area to cool)
• Maintain tooling and parts inventory, using FIFO method for use of materials
• Trouble shoot relevant Tooling concerns/issues; analyze machine and process problems
• Implement/suggest solutions in a timely manner to minimize downtime or scrap
• Record and document necessary information that is relevant to role; generate reports as required by Supervisor and/or Plant Manager
• Actively participate in all Health & Safety training and promote a safe work environment
• Demonstrate a passion for teamwork and learning in all interactions with other employees; assist in training others
• Participate in all LEAN and 5-S activities as it pertains to the position and job location
• Conduct all work according to establishedprocedures, policies and standards
• Other duties/tasks as determined by the manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years Tool Keeper/Change Over experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (self-starter) and as part of a team
• The ability to develop strong and effective working relationships at all levels of the facility
• Knowledge of 5-S and LEAN Manufacturing
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office

WE OFFER:

• Starting wage of $20.55 per hour
• $2,000.00 Signing and retention bonus; $1,000.00 payable after 6 months’ continuous employment and another $1,000.00 payable after 1 full year of continuous employment
• Growth opportunities
• Company paid health & dental benefits, plus flexible Health Spending Account
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Vacation days (3 weeks to start)
• Company pension match up to 5% of salary
• Annual fitness allowance