About The Role This is a hands-on opportunity for a skilled toolmaker or machinist who takes pride in precision work, craftsmanship, and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting blow molds using manual machining, EDM, hand-fitting, and precision tooling techniques. You will work closely with Engineering and Production teams to ensure molds perform reliably and meet quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, CAD drawings, and GD&T; requirements.
- Perform manual machining operations including milling, turning, drilling, grinding, and occasional welding.
- Operate manual mills, lathes, grinders, and other machine-shop equipment.
- Fabricate and modify mold components to precise specifications.
- Perform precision hand-fitting, surface grinding, polishing, and finishing to tight tolerances of approximately ±0.0005".
- Assemble mold components and ensure proper fit, alignment, and functionality.
- Tear down, inspect, repair, and maintain molds as required.
- Diagnose mold performance issues and troubleshoot defects such as flash, short shots, and warpage.
- Work with EDM and other precision tooling equipment as required.
- Conduct quality checks on completed molds and components.
- Support mold installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute to 5S, preventative maintenance, and general toolroom organization.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production,



and other team members.

Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mold making and toolroom machining.
- Strong manual machining experience with mills, lathes, grinders, and hand tools.
- Experience with precision bench work, mold fitting, repair, polishing, and finishing.
- Experience working with blow molds is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with blow mold components and mechanisms such as:

- Neck rings
- Pinch-offs

- Cavity alignment

- Cooling circuits
- Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and GD&T.;
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently in a machine-shop/toolroom workplace.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer
- Performance bonus
- Profit-sharing program
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Vision care
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced machinists and mold makers and further develop your skills

Application Questions Please Answer The Following Questions When Applying

- How many years of hands-on experience do you have as a Mold Maker?
- Have you operated manual milling machines independently?
- What types of molds have you worked on?
- Do you have experience working with blow molds?
- Are you comfortable working to tight machining tolerances?

📌 Mold Maker Machinist (Maple Ridge)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Maple Ridge