Company Description National Molding LLC, founded in 1955, is a global leader in tight-tolerance custom thermoplastic molding and assembly, operating four plants across the United States, Canada, and China. With 421 team members and 240 injection molding machines in 370,000 square feet of combined production space, the company supports both individual components and complex assemblies.

National

Molding serves diverse markets including automotive, consumer, industrial, life sciences, and tactical, offering advanced technologies such as hetero-cavity molding, high-temperature molding, and clean room capabilities. In-house tooling and a proven tool transfer program help partners protect their supply chain while accelerating tool service, design changes, and maintenance. The company’s vision is to be the leading solutions provider for precision injection-molded and assembled products, focusing on innovation, quality, and the growth of its technical teams.

Purpose and Scope The Automation Specialist is responsible to design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot new and existing automated equipment throughout the facility.

Core Competencies

· Customer Focus · Leadership & Training

· IATF16949 ISO14001 standards · Organizational and people skills

· Verbal and Written Communication · 8D problem solving and writing 8D reports

· Root-cause analysis · Mechanical

· Ability to multi-task · Electrical

Key Responsibilities

· Set-up, maintain, program, trouble shoot and repair all automated equipment





· Coordinate review of all assigned jobs with the Technical Supervisor, ME, and project Management

· Configure and program all system software as required

· Provide paperwork as required to document programming, wiring and work instructions

· Coordinate and provide training for any new automation system

· Be aware of all OSHA requirements that may pertain to assigned projects

· Report/ rectify immediately any safety issues

· Ensure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of all automated equipment

· Trouble shoot electrical/electronic circuits on various types of equipment

· Perform continuous improvement activities of all automation (i.e. Cycle Time / Down Time)

· Design/build automated fixtures

· Making the deadlines for any automation project staying late working weekends if required

· Ensuring automation is reliable, effective and Safe

· Complete routine paperwork as required

Knowledge & Skill

· Injection Molding Knowledge

· Three (3) year diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology

· Good English communication skills

· Valuable organizational skills

· Minimum 5 years maintenance experience or equivalent

· Knowledge of lock out procedures

· Ability to drive forklift

· Proficient in P.L.C., Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Low voltage electrical/electronics

· Ability to read blueprints

· Awareness of all safety policies and procedures

Training and Development Opportunities

· OHSA – Ontario Health & Safety Act requirements

· WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

· Robotics and Softwar

📌 Automation Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 National Molding
📍 Toronto