Tool and Die Maker - Automotive

Our client, a global leader in automotive part manufacturing located in Mississauga, Ontario requires a certified Tool and Die Maker for the Afternoon Shift.

Salary Range: $40.10 – $44.06 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

  • Preparation and maintenance of existing tooling according to requirements.
  • Effectively identify day to day tooling issues and implement corrective action where required
  • Cleaning of all production tooling to ensure on time delivery and schedule adherence goals are met
  • Ensures that all tooling is safe and production ready at the time it is returned for production use following correct PM process
  • Ensures Leader is advised when assignments cannot be completed as planned.
  • Supports coordination of engineering changes
  • Supports maintenance of spare parts
  • Prepares and tests tools by laying out / setting up / machining.
  • May design / make tools / templates to produce prototype parts of various materials including generating bill of material and complete fabrication and validation.
  • Capable of identifying and utilizing external resources (vendors, contractors, technical support, etc.)
  • Verifies conformance of machined and or repaired tools to specifications by checking dimensions / clearances / alignments.
  • May make parts of various plant machines and tools as required.
  • Fits / assembles parts and test completed tools for proper operation.
  • Sets up / monitors tools for first time try outs.
  • Performs inspections prior to removing tooling from the machine.
  • Assist in developing the team as required and to assist with mentoring the toolmaker apprentices
  • Actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Effective use of Escalation Process.
  • Compliance to IATF customer requirements
  • Attends all scheduled meetings and training.
  • Understands and follows established rules, procedures and policies relating to position.
  • Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Other duties that may be assigned.

Core Competencies:

  • Assertive and self motivated, able to analyze and prioritize tasks
  • Intimate knowledge of equipment and processes within scope of job.
  • Certified in use of all required equipment including CNC machines and tig weld tools and dies
  • Constantly open to new ideas, open to change and CI, capable of moving ideas into actions
  • Skilled in root cause analysis and proven troubleshooting skills in related production equipment.
  • Creative problem-solving skills are essential
  • Working knowledge of GD&T & SPC

Education and Job Qualification:

  • Maust have Ontario C of Q Toolmaker - 430A
  • 5 years experience in transfer stamping environment
  • Able to communicate in English (both verbal and written)
  • Must have Toolbox/Tools to carry out Tool & Die tasks.
  • All Tool Room equipment including overhead cranes.
  • Experience in transfer die troubleshooting (die repair, tig welding
  • Knowledge in progressive stamping die-set servicing and maintenance
  • Inspection equipment (micro meter, height indicator, etc.)
  • Various steel and lubricants.
  • Administer and execute the preventative maintenance program.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$44.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Work Location: On the road

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