Tool and Die Maker @ $35 an hour

Job Summary:

• Maintain physical plant and equipment to ensure 100% production up-time.
• Maintain, PM and build robust tooling for equipment.
• Safety of all manufacturing equipment and facilities in the plant

Required Qualifications:

• Tool & Die Maker certificate and/or equivalent 5 years of related work experience or equivalent
• Good English Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Thorough knowledge of blue print reading and interpretation
• Thorough knowledge of operating tool room and production equipment (grinding, milling, lathe)
• Possess good mathematical and mechanical aptitude

• Knowledge of GD+T
• Excellent trouble shooting for dies, cutting tools, (end forming, crimping and bending an asset)

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent attendance
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts and hours
• Ability to work independently without supervision and with minimum direction
• Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and team leader
• Support and contribute to the Quality Systems and Environmental Systems Requirements
• Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition
• Support Quality Systems and Environmental Management Systems Requirements
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques
• Respecting and understanding of the Customer / Supplier relationship
• Professional and timely completion of tool room projects consistently
• Timely and organized response to tooling related problems that impact production requirements
• Must be willing to work other shifts or perform other duties/tasks that are of reasonable request by Management

Responsibilities:

• Develop dies, tools and processes as required
• To build replacement tools and dies for production use as required or internally capable
• Provide assistance, guidance and advice to Junior Tool & Die Makers and Apprentices as required
• Liaise with internal departments for design input, fabrication and modifications to tools and dies
• Ensure timely completion of repairs, new dies, tooling, fixtures etc as required so production is not interrupted
• Ensure preventative maintenance program are done on tools and dies based on assigned schedules
• Trouble shooting of tools and record keeping of tool development and troubleshooting
• Follow MCPC when working on production concerns, complete paperwork to close protocols.
• Follow all lock out/tag out procedures as required
• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping on work area and die parts at all times
• Follow company policies on Health, Safety & Environment and PPE requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspect of the job
• Any other duties as needed

Working Conditions

• Plant floor (PPE required)

Effort/Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, support departments and management
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Identify and report any hazard(s) in the workplace;
• Report any accidents, injuries requiring first aid, health care, lost-time injuries, Occupational diseases or incidents;
• Use equipment, materials, and machinery only as authorized;
• Follow procedures and wear personal protective equipment as outlined in the health and safety manual

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations

Posted On: Tuesday, June 17, 2025