Tool and Die Maker

Whirlpool Corporation; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major home appliance manufacturer in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a skilled tool and die maker. This role involves crafting dies and molds, interpreting schematics, and operating various machine tools in a safe manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a strong background in metal fabrication, along with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Apply now to join a company committed to innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• 4 years of manufacturing tool and die experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• In-depth knowledge of machine tools and their uses.

Responsibilities

• Work using safe procedures and practices.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metal fabrication

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in technical studies

Tools

Drills

Lathes

Grinders

Milling machines

Job description

Requisition ID69752-Posted -Clyde Manufacturing

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

This role is for an hourly position. All positions do require a resume to be included. We are looking for a skilled tool and die maker to craft dies, mold components, metal tools, and repair molds/dies for our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be required to interpretdesign schematics, cut and shape dies, assemble the completed parts, and repair dies / molds in a work bay or in equipment.

Your responsibilities will include

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work using safe procedures and practices: report any unsafe or hazardous conditions to supervision. Taking safety precautions to protect yourself and others.
• Uses all designated safety equipment, observes all safety rules, and follows recognized rules of safe practice. Implement 5S.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
• Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances.
• Designing jigs and templates as work aids in the fabrication of parts.
• Measuring and marking metal stock for machining.
• Operate mobile equipment (e.g. forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes)
• Required to make productive maintenance inspections and repairs
• Welding & metal fabrication (Layout, cutting, bending, drilling, punching and machining)
• Work effectively with your peers to share knowledge and leverage strengths
• Utilize excellent communication and documentation skills to transfer critical processes and support knowledge to others.
• Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
• Filling, grinding, and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish.
• Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.
• Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.
• Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies / molds.
• Participate in WCM (World Class Manufacturing) projects and assist in improving machine/die/mold OEE.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred skills and experiences

• Associate’s degree in technical studies with 4 years of manufacturing tool and die experience.
• Able to stand for a long duration of time, in excess of 8 hours a day
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
• Able to lift 50 pounds floor to waist
• Experience working as a tool and die maker.
• In-depth knowledge of machine tools and their uses.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
• Extensive experience with metalworking tools including drills, milling machines, grinders, and lathes.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery.
• Experience with quality control analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Google Suite Knowledge
• PVO license required. (Training provided onsite)
• Industrial Health & Safety, Confined Space, and Lockout-Tagout Training
• WCM Methodologies, particularly 5S / Visual Management, Problem Solving and MistakeProofing

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