Tool and Die Maker

At Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it's an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada.

As a Tool and Die Maker, you will directly influence the precision, quality, and efficiency of our world-class vehicles. You will adhere to all health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards.

Responsibilities:

• Directly influencing the precision, quality, and efficiency of our world-class vehicles
• Adhere to all health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards
• Maintain Equipment and Dies in a safe & efficient manner
• Apply exceptional craftsmanship and problem-solving skills
• Effectively maintain and troubleshoot critical tooling and dies
• Proactively collaborate with team members to anticipate and resolve complex challenges to ensure seamless production processes
• Providing troubleshooting and diagnostic excellence
• Participate in the training of Tool & Die Maker apprentices as required
• Coordinate die repair and preventative maintenance scheduling to meet job deadlines
• Generate and implement cost savings and process improvement suggestions
• Participate in problem-solving meetings to help eliminate all downtime
• Accurately enter data into the maintenance tracking system, ensuring to track time and details to allow follow-up and root cause analysis
• Assist other trades/operators as required

Qualifications:

• Has satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship training course in the trade concerned and has obtained a Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) 430A
• Must be able to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) on a rotating schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Setup and operation of CNC Milling machines
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Aluminium Stamping experience
• General knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerances (GD&T) and Forming Limit Diagrams (FLD)
• Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels, and pierce operations
• Experience in:
• A fast-paced automotive heavy stamping facility
• Working in Class ‘A’ die repair
• Stick and TIG welding on castings and tool steel
• Operating hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Troubleshooting die issues in tandem presses & transfer presses
• Operating manual for lathes, mills, surface grinders, radial drills, and metal cutting machines
• Home line commissioning of stamping dies or tooling, performing internal try-outs, troubleshooting issues during initial run, and making necessary adjustments to meet production specifications