Fabrication Technician

Lush Handmade Cosmetics•Toronto, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Room Manager, the Fabrication Technician is responsible for setting up, calibrating, cleaning, operating, and performing preventative maintenance service to various pieces of fabrication machinery. Bringing your knowledge and experience in machine operation, you will be trained on the equipment and tools. As a Fabrication Technician, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

Requirements

Familiar with vacuum forming, click press, power tools, or other mould fabrication technologies
Basic technical skills related to equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting
Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect errors or defects
Basic computer literacy for equipment controls and production reporting
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials up to 50 lbs for extended periods
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-production environment
Able to work with moderate noise levels and manufacturing equipment
Part-time availability: 8hrs/3days a week or 4hrs/5 days a week; flexibility for overtime on Saturdays

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment
Familiar with Lock Out / Tag Out practices
Technical aptitude/familiarity with machine processes
Technical qualification/certification
Computer proficiency and familiarity with PLC controls
Data entry on Google Workspace and or with equivalent software
Forklift and or pallet jack experience

Responsibilities

Set up vacuum formers, clickpress, and related fabrication machines & equipment
Operate vacuum forming machine(s) to fabricate high-quality moulds with RPET, BHIPS, and other industry standard materials
Operate click press machine(s) and other cutting tools, including, but not limited to, paper cutters and scissors, to trim fabricated moulds to the desired specifications
Assemble, prepare, organize, and package finished moulds and other fabricated products for dispatching and / or storing purposes
Dispatch pallets of mould orders utilizing pallet trucks, forklifts and similar equipment
Ship via carrier terminals when required
Cut plywood and other forms of wood to produce the materials necessary for tooling fabrication
Mix and pour hardening/curing agents, such as, but not limited to, concrete and epoxy resin to form mould casts
Utilize power tools to shape and refine mould casts
Perform and document routine cleaning, maintenance, and repairs on machines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime
Report equipment malfunctions or issues to leadership and collaborate on resolution
Document production data, complete checklists, and submit reports to the RMT when needed
Support 3D printing operations by queuing, dismounting, removing structures, cleaning, and swapping materials/ equipment on the 3D printers
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements
Collaborate with the Moulds leadership, team members, and support groups to align production goals with overall departmental objectives and to resolve production challenges
Contribute to a positive team environment focused on learning, safety, quality, and shared success
Supports new or returning staff as required with onboarding, demonstrations of daily duties and responsibilities, while ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are being followed
Follow health and safety protocols, including the use of PPE and proper handling of materials and tools
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace
Document and report unsafe conditions or incidents to the appropriate personnel
Follow company standards and guidelines procedures during all phases of production
Conduct quality checks at various stages of production to ensure compliance with product specifications
Document and report quality concerns to the appropriate personnel