What We Offer
We are Columbia Plastics, a well-established privately-held custom injection molding manufacturing company based in Surrey BC. We make plastics that shape people’s lives! From medical devices, to agricultural products, electronics and consumer goods, we are a recognized industry leader known for our commercialized packaging made with best-in-class technological advancements. We are the first Clean Room (ISO Class 7 (10,000)) molder in Western Canada!
Due to business growth, we’re recruiting a Tool Room Technician to join our production team. The Tool Room Technician plays a key role in supporting the production schedule by ensuring tools and secondary equipment is production ready when needed. The Technician will also work within the ISO quality system (ISO 9000 and ISO 13485). The position is Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. A complete orientation and onboarding program will be provided to the successful candidate.
Ideally You’re Someone Who Brings:
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing / tool-making environment, with good mechanical aptitude; understanding engineering drawings is second nature to you;
- Experience in programming and machining utilizing Master-Cam software would be a definite asset;
- Clear written and verbal communication that ensures both safety and accuracy in all aspects of job performance;
- The ability and willingness to learn procedures for upholding the company’s quality and safety standards;
- Natural organization skills and the ability to work productively with minimal supervision, respecting deadlines and responding appropriately when urgency is needed;
- A vehicle for transportation to and from work (free parking is provided).
What You’ll Be Doing Everyday:
- Maintain and repair existing molds and auxiliary equipment.
- Manufacture fixtures and gauges for quality control.
- Complete customer driven modifications to existing molds.
- Support the operations group to ensure continuity of production.
- Communicate with many levels of the organization: Lead Toolmaker, Molding Technicians, Team Leaders, Quality Manager.
- Work with molding technicians to troubleshoot injection- molding process to determine cause of defects.
- While you will have clearly defined responsibilities, the company’s work environment is strongly team based, and you’ll be expected to develop strong peer relationships for the benefit of the entire team.
Why You Should Apply
Our culture is known for its positive and collaborative environment, focused on continuous improvement. We offer rewards and recognition that support a highly productive and enjoyable workplace and include competitive pay, extended health benefits, and RRSP savings plan.
We care for and respect each other and the products we make; we’re fully committed to giving it all. If this rings true for you, this may be the opportunity you’re looking for.
Please note that we meet all Worksafe BC COVID guidelines and that safety is a core value in all our operations.
Only current BC residents will be considered for this position.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to info@columbiaplastics.com and include “Tool-Room Technician” in the subject line. Applications will be considered as they are received.