Rate of Pay: $34 to $37 per hour
Full Time
The experienced Tool & Die maker (New Die Builds) will be responsible for producing high-quality tooling and prototypes to exact specifications while maintaining strict standards for accuracy, quality, and safety.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build precision dies, tools, and prototypes using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting and forming machinery.
- Build, modify, maintain try-out and repair dies, forms, cutting tools, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and other precision tooling used in manufacturing operations.
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and tooling requirements.
- Perform maintenance on dies, also machining, fitting, grinding, forming, assembly, and finishing operations to achieve required dimensions and tolerances.
- Conduct work-in-process measuring and inspection using specialized and precision measuring equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools.
- Verify completed tooling for dimensional accuracy, functionality, and conformance to specifications.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and make required adjustments, modifications, and repairs to improve performance and minimize production downtime.
- Prioritize workload based on press schedules and production requirements to ensure tooling is available when needed.
- Assess the condition and readiness of tooling before removing it from the work centre, identifying potential issues, repairs, or maintenance requirements.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues.
- Maintain accurate records of tooling modifications, repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve tooling design, reliability, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Certified Toolmaker
- Completion of a Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship, diploma,
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years plus as a Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing, stamping, or metalworking environment.
- Strong knowledge of die construction, tooling, machining, metal forming, and precision fitting, maintenance and die repair.
- Proficiency with precision measurement and inspection equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
- Ability to prioritize multiple jobs according to production and press schedules.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team environment.
- Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.