Metal Stamping Die Technician: Precision & Uptime

MINTH WINDSOR MANUFACTURING INC; Windsor; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MINTH Windsor Manufacturing Inc. in Windsor, Ontario is hiring a Molding Technician – Metal Stamping to support high-volume automotive stamping operations.

The role covers setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and optimization of stamping dies and tooling, collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams to minimize downtime and sustain output. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–5 years’ experience with metal stamping dies, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; technical diploma or trade certification is an asset.
• 2-5 years of experience with metal stamping dies, tooling, presses, or similar equipment.
• Strong understanding of progressive dies, transfer dies, stamping processes, and metal forming.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and tooling drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection is a plus.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Basic machining, grinding, fitting and fabrication skills are an asset.
• Ability to identify tooling-related quality issues and take corrective actions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, install, adjust, and remove stamping dies, molds, fixtures, and related tooling for production runs.
• Perform die tryouts, adjustments, and troubleshooting to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Inspect stamping dies and tooling for wear, damage, misalignment, or other conditions that may affect production.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on stamping dies, including cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, repair, and replacement of components.
• Troubleshoot issues related to stamping dies, including burrs, cracking, dimensional variation, material feeding issues, part deformation, and inconsistent forming.
• Make die adjustments and minor repairs to maintain production quality and minimize downtime.
• Assist with die modifications, improvements, and tooling changes in coordination with Engineering.
• Perform die changes and ensure proper alignment, clamping, and setup before production begins.
• Verify tooling and equipment settings against established setup sheets, work instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools to verify tooling and part dimensions.
• Monitor tooling performance and identify opportunities to improve die life, cycle time, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Maintain accurate records of die maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and tooling issues.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring tooling and production problems.
• Work with Maintenance and Production teams to reduce equipment downtime and improve production efficiency.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and organization of tooling, dies, spare components, and work areas.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and applicable health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Die setup

Troubleshooting

Precision measuring

Reading blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification in Tool & Die or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

MINTH Windsor Manufacturing Inc. in Windsor, Ontario is hiring a Molding Technician – Metal Stamping to support high-volume automotive stamping operations.

The role covers setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and optimization of stamping dies and tooling, collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams to minimize downtime and sustain output. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–5 years’ experience with metal stamping dies, and strong