Tool & Die Maker

We are seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join our team at Multimatic. As a Tool & Die Maker, you will be responsible for designing, building, repairing, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting dies, fixtures, jigs, and production tooling.

Key Responsibilities and Authorities:

• Design, build, repair, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot dies, fixtures, jigs, and production tooling.
• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Program and/or edit CNC programs and make appropriate tool offsets and adjustments.
• TIG and MIG weld when necessary.
• Troubleshoot tooling and make necessary adjustments to improve quality and production efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tooling and production equipment.
• Assist with tool tryouts, PPAP, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Work closely with AQP, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Testlab, and Production teams to resolve tooling-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of tooling spares, repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality, safety, and production requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all applicable company safety procedures.
• Mentor apprentices.

Work Environment:

• Tool Room and Manufacturing Floor environment, with regular exposure to machine and production equipment.
• Occasional travel to supplier, customer, or sister plant locations may be required for tooling support, trials, or troubleshooting.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and work safely around CNC machines, presses, grinders, cutting tools, oils, coolants, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and safely handle tooling, dies, fixtures, and materials as required.

Basic Requirements and Competencies:

• Completion of a Tool & Die Maker, General Machinist, CNC Machinist, or related apprenticeship/trade program.
• Valid Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) as a Tool & Die Maker and/or General Machinist is an asset.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing, stamping, tooling, or CNC machining is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNC and conventional machine processes and equipment.
• Should have their own tools and toolbox.
• Ability to work overtime and shift work, as necessary.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Key Creator would be an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience with CNC programming and setup.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be: $32.00 - $49.00 per hour.