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Mold Maintenance Specialist

Winnipeg, MBOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • mold geometry
  • mold release interface
  • blueprints
  • pneumatic polisher
  • rubbing/polishing compounds
  • chemicals
  • PPE
  • hand tools
  • pneumatic tools
  • patching

Nice to have

  • gel-coat finish
  • fiberglass reinforced plastics
  • preparer
  • lamination
  • sandable grey gel coat
  • injection

Role summary

Carfair Composites is seeking a Mold Maintenance Specialist in Winnipeg, MB. This full-time role involves restoring and maintaining mold geometry and specifications, applying mold release interfaces, and performing hardware maintenance. The specialist will use various tools, including pneumatic polishers, and work with chemicals. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, communicating with the production crew, and collaborating within a team environment. Training is provided, and experience in fiberglass, automotive body work, or carpentry is a plus.

Mold Maintenance Specialist

Winnipeg, MB

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Carfair Composites® is a leader in fiber-reinforced plastic design and composite technologies. Carfair Composites is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, operating in five manufacturing and distribution centers across North America, including Winnipeg, MB, St. Cloud, MN, and Anniston, AL, Wausaukee, WI, and Gillett, WI. As a comprehensive manufacturer of engineered composite products, Carfair Composites supplies quality fiberglass components to the original equipment manufacturers operating in agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, commercial, food processing, and medical industries.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mold Maintenance Specialist will restore and maintain proper mold geometry for proper part specifications they will be responsible for the proper application of the mold release interface and will work under close supervision while developing confidence and foundational technical skills.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
  • Training Provided – We’ll show you everything you need to know!
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits - Competitive Wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, GRRSP plan, life insurance, and disability programs.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Friendly Work Environment - Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
  • On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment through a variety of in-house training initiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Restore and maintain proper mold geometry per parts specifications.
  • Able to work on body frame, wheels and hardware maintenance.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  •  Uses a pneumatic polisher while working with rubbing/polishing compounds.
  • Able to work with chemicals (PPE provided)
  • Communicates with production crew to identify mold issues and to schedule mold maintenance.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate in a team environment to complete production objectives in a timely manner.
  • Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and be self-motived.
  • Utilizes various hand tools and pneumatic tools to patch, sand, and spray.
  • Prior experience with gel-coat finish or fiberglass reinforced plastics industry a plus but not required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade school is an asset).
  • Experienced working in manufacturing or production environment is an advantage.
  • Fiberglass experience is an additional asset.
  • Previous experience with fiberglass, preparer, lamination, sandable grey gel coat, injection, demolding or finishing is preferred.
  • Automotive body works experience is an asset.
  • Fine carpentry experience is an asset
OUR WHY: 

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.

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