Tool & Die Maker
Location: Oldcastle, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $28.75–$33.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Shift Options
- 8-hour shifts
- 10-hour shifts
- Day shifts
- Night shifts
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join an established manufacturing operation specializing in the design and production of medium to large transfer and tandem dies for the automotive industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and improving dies used in metal stamping and forming operations.
This is a permanent career opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in precision work, quality, and maintaining production tooling.
Key Responsibilities
Tool & Die Assembly & Maintenance
- Assemble tooling and dies for metal stamping and metal forming equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dies in a production environment.
- Perform die maintenance and corrective repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Hand-work dies in the press during spotting and tryout activities.
- Fit, assemble, and disassemble tooling components using hand tools.
- Assist other Tool Shop personnel and apprentices as required.
Machining & Die Repair
Operate and maintain a variety of machine tools to manufacture, repair, and modify die components, including:
- Manual milling machines
- Lathes
- Drill presses
- Tapping equipment
- Grinding equipment
- Other conventional machine tools
Perform operations such as:
- Cutting
- Turning
- Milling
- Planing
- Boring
- Grinding
- Drilling
- Tapping
- General die modification and repair
Machine components to prescribed dimensions, specifications, and surface finishes.
Quality & Precision Measurement
- Verify machined components for conformance to specifications.
- Use precision measuring instruments to inspect dimensions and tolerances.
- Identify tooling issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain a high standard of precision and workmanship throughout all operations.
Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshoot tooling and die-related production issues.
- Recommend design or process changes to improve tool and die quality, reliability, and performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Tool Shop.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve tooling and production issues.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die experience.
- Trades certificate, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of metal stamping and forming dies.
- Experience assembling, maintaining, repairing, and modifying production tooling.
- Proficiency with manual machining equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- English language proficiency required.
Technical Skills
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with:
- Transfer dies
- Tandem dies
- Metal stamping tooling
- Metal forming equipment
- Die spotting and tryout
- Manual milling
- Manual turning
- Drilling and tapping
- Grinding
- Precision measurement
- Tool and die repair
- Production troubleshooting
- Hand fitting and assembly
What We Offer
- $28.75–$33.00 per hour
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Overtime opportunities
- Group insurance package after 3 months
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- RRSP matching
- Clean, organized, and well-lit work environment
- Supportive team atmosphere
- Long-term career opportunities
- Opportunity to work in the automotive manufacturing industry
Work Environment
You will work in a clean, organized, and well-equipped Tool Shop alongside an experienced team of tradespeople and apprentices.
The position provides an opportunity to work on challenging tooling projects while developing and applying advanced Tool & Die Maker skills in a production-focused environment.
Position Details
Position: Tool & Die Maker
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $28.75–$33.00 per hour
Location: Oldcastle, ON
Work Location: In person
Shifts: 8-hour or 10-hour shifts; day or night shift
Overtime: Available
Tool & Die Maker
Location: Oldcastle, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $28.75–$33.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Shift Options
- 8-hour shifts
- 10-hour shifts
- Day shifts
- Night shifts
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join an established manufacturing operation specializing in the design and production of medium to large transfer and tandem dies for the automotive industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and improving dies used in metal stamping and forming operations.
This is a permanent career opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in precision work, quality, and maintaining production tooling.
Key Responsibilities
Tool & Die Assembly & Maintenance
- Assemble tooling and dies for metal stamping and metal forming equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dies in a production environment.
- Perform die maintenance and corrective repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Hand-work dies in the press during spotting and tryout activities.
- Fit, assemble, and disassemble tooling components using hand tools.
- Assist other Tool Shop personnel and apprentices as required.
Machining & Die Repair
Operate and maintain a variety of machine tools to manufacture, repair, and modify die components, including:
- Manual milling machines
- Lathes
- Drill presses
- Tapping equipment
- Grinding equipment
- Other conventional machine tools
Perform operations such as:
- Cutting
- Turning
- Milling
- Planing
- Boring
- Grinding
- Drilling
- Tapping
- General die modification and repair
Machine components to prescribed dimensions, specifications, and surface finishes.
Quality & Precision Measurement
- Verify machined components for conformance to specifications.
- Use precision measuring instruments to inspect dimensions and tolerances.
- Identify tooling issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain a high standard of precision and workmanship throughout all operations.
Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshoot tooling and die-related production issues.
- Recommend design or process changes to improve tool and die quality, reliability, and performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Tool Shop.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve tooling and production issues.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die experience.
- Trades certificate, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of metal stamping and forming dies.
- Experience assembling, maintaining, repairing, and modifying production tooling.
- Proficiency with manual machining equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- English language proficiency required.
Technical Skills
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with:
- Transfer dies
- Tandem dies
- Metal stamping tooling
- Metal forming equipment
- Die spotting and tryout
- Manual milling
- Manual turning
- Drilling and tapping
- Grinding
- Precision measurement
- Tool and die repair
- Production troubleshooting
- Hand fitting and assembly
What We Offer
- $28.75–$33.00 per hour
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Overtime opportunities
- Group insurance package after 3 months
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- RRSP matching
- Clean, organized, and well-lit work environment
- Supportive team atmosphere
- Long-term career opportunities
- Opportunity to work in the automotive manufacturing industry
Work Environment
You will work in a clean, organized, and well-equipped Tool Shop alongside an experienced team of tradespeople and apprentices.
The position provides an opportunity to work on challenging tooling projects while developing and applying advanced Tool & Die Maker skills in a production-focused environment.
Position Details
Position: Tool & Die Maker
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $28.75–$33.00 per hour
Location: Oldcastle, ON
Work Location: In person
Shifts: 8-hour or 10-hour shifts; day or night shift
Overtime: Available