Tool and Die Maker

We are seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to join our team. As a Tool and Die Maker, you will be responsible for solving tool and die problems arising during production runs, completing all work forms, making engineering changes, and ensuring all work adheres to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solve tool and die problems arising during production runs, with minimum interruption to production.
• Complete all work forms including preventative maintenance reports, spare part lists, time sheets, tool inventory, and tool status. Enter all into MVP.
• Make engineering changes, modifications, and repairs to existing fixtures, productions parts, and tools. Ensure that try-outs meet the production schedule requirement(s) or customer delivery dates.
• Ensure all work adheres to quality standards and the requirements of the quick die change program.
• Actively participate in the design and development of methods of tooling and fixtures in order to meet quick die change objectives.
• Build new tooling or fixtures from strip layout drawings or customer product drawings.
• Test dies in the appropriate press and produce samples to match customer drawings and specifications
• Complete tig and mig welding as required.
• Work on blank to transfer dies.
• Complete grippers’ adjustments and the rebuilding of damaged components.
• Implement SPC procedures as they relate to customer drawings and specifications.
• Assist in directing and overseeing the work of apprentices.
• Advise management of all potential problems or concerns and offer any opportunities for improvement.

Basic Requirements:

• Completion of a provincial tool and die apprenticeship.
• Five years of experience as a registered tool and die maker.
• Excellent knowledge of the automotive industry and press department equipment.
• Experience with nitrogen and pneumatics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving techniques.
• Must be a self-starter.