Die Technician – Napanee, ON

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance program

PPE provided

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodyear Napanee in Ontario seeks a skilled CNC machinist to support 4- and 5-axis machining, interpret design criteria, and develop robust process plans with Catia/Pro-E models. You will collaborate with the Technology group on new code development and work with production and maintenance during trials.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent, 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, and a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment while adhering to OSHA and

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent with manufacturing experience.
• Expertise in close tolerance, precision CNC machining practices.
• 2–3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• History of facilitating changes in a 24/7 operation with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design criteria to support CNC programming and tooling for production trials.
• Work with 4- and 5-axis machining centers; handle high-strength steel blanks and plating.
• Develop robust, repeatable process plans and Catia/Pro-E models.
• Collaborate with Technology group on new code development and die trials.
• Support manufacturing during shutdowns and startups while maintaining safety.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Catia/Pro-E

Job description

For more than a century, Goodyear has led the industry in manufacturing innovative tires that deliver the highest level of performance for everything from passenger cars and trucks to airplanes, heavy-duty mining equipment, and racecars. We are devoted to advancing tire technology, applying our innovations to new products that deliver confident mobility for drivers everywhere. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career path, come join us on a new chapter of our exciting journey where you can enjoy being a part of our manufacturing team.

Goodyear Napanee

is a non-unionized facility with a thriving culture and a bright future. A community culture is maintained through offsite recreation club events, biannual celebrations and fundraisers run by our team members for local charities. Goodyear Napanee team members work together to support each other and have been foundational to the success it currently experiences in the automotive supply industry. Because of that success we have been selected to develop our facility in an expansion that is currently underway where we will be growing to develop products for the future in this facility for years to come.

Salary - Base hourly rate - $40.67 / hour (excluding RSB / OT)

Hourly rate with shift bonus paid on all hours worked-$42.89

Base Bi-weekly salary - $3253.77 (excluding RSB / OT)

Salary with shift bonus paid on all hours worked- $3602.80

Shift - 12 hour rotating continental shift - Crew to be determined

General Description

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Process planning by interpreting conceptual design criteria and specifications to support CNC programming and tool design for production trials.
• Completing work assignments involving experience with 4 & 5 axis machining centers, blanks of high strength steel alloys, and any plating.
• Interpreting customer concepts and specifications and then developing accurate, robust, repetitive process plans and Catia/Pro-E models.
• To work directly with the Technology group regarding new code development
• To work with production and maintenance teams in implementing die trials
• To be an area expertise and support the manufacturing area during shutdowns and startups
• Abide by safe work standards both in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) along with Goodyear’s internal safety programs which include, but are not limited to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Isolation and Control of Hazardous Energy

Basic Qualifications

This posting is open to those possessing the following -

• Technical degree or equivalent combined with manufacturing experience.
• Expertise in close tolerance, precision CNC Machine Shop practices/operation.
• 2 - 3 years of manufacturing experience (operations, quality or engineering) would be preferred.
• A demonstrated history of successfully facilitating changes in a 24/7 operation that involves all levels of employees with measurable results.
• Personal computer skills in a networked environment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid analytical, mathematical and computing skills (trigonometry, algebra, geometric and dimensional tolerancing),
• Proven ability to interpret customer concepts and specifications and then develop accurate, robust, repetitive process plans and Catia/Pro-E models
• Be self-managed and motivated to work in a high-performance environment.

Enjoy working with people and solving problems

Candidate Criteria

• Self-motivated: demonstrates reasonable initiative with or without direct supervision
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done
• Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects
• Commitment to working safely

Core Benefits

• Extended health care and dental coverage- start first day of second month after hiring
• Vacation (2 wks after 1 yr, 3 wks after 5 yrs, 4 wks after 10 yrs of service)
• Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D insurance ($50,000 minimum)
• Short Term Disability (sickness & accident)-up to 52 weeks
• Long Term Disability (after 1 year of service)- up to 24 months
• Dental, Vision and Hearing
• Prescription drugs
• Hospitalization coverage
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP) for Team Members and dependents
• Tuition assistance program
• Tire discounts during biannual plant sales (at participating dealers)
• Travel Medical Emergency Insurance
• Registered massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractor, chiropodist or podiatrist, osteopathy and speech therapy
• Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Worker and Clinical Counsellor

Additional Benefits

• Quarterly Performance Plan payouts
• Performance-based incentive for all Goodyear Napanee team members
• Yearly Performance Plan Payout
• Yearend corporate payout based on profit margins for that year
• $200 allowance for safety footwear each year
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including prescription safety glasses provided free of charge
• Goodyear Napanee uniforms provided free of charge each year
• Perfect Attendance payouts & Napanee Performance quarterly Bonus & Corporate payouts

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. We employ about 64,000 people and manufacture products in 48 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Goodyear’s two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Comar-Ber, Luxembourg strives to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is proud to offer equal employment opportunities where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse ethnicities, races, religions, gender and sexual identities as well as disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the application or recruitment process, please let us know. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.