Molding Technician – Metal Stamping (Global Auto)

Minth Windsor Manufacturing; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Dynamic team

Job summary

Minth Windsor Manufacturing in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Molding Technician to support fast-growing automotive stamping operations. The role covers the setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of stamping dies, tooling, and related equipment to keep high-volume production safe and efficient.

You will work with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams to minimize downtime and meet quality specs, perform die checks, measure tooling with calipers and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification in Tool & Die or related field 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 principles.
• Experience with die setup, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tooling drawings, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection is an asset.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and gauges.

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 to verify tooling and part dimensions.
• Monitor tooling performance and identify opportunities to improve die life, cycle time, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Metal stamping knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification in Tool & Die

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gauges

Job description

Minth Windsor Manufacturing in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Molding Technician to support fast-growing automotive stamping operations. The role covers the setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of stamping dies, tooling, and related equipment to keep high-volume production safe and efficient.

You will work with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams to minimize downtime and meet quality specs, perform die checks, measure tooling with calipers and