Tool and Die Maker

Simpson Strong-Tie; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited in Pitt Meadows, BC, is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to maintain, repair, and improve progressive dies that support production. You will work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to reduce downtime and increase tooling reliability.

This full-time role requires a 5+ years of die-making experience, blueprints literacy, and ability to mentor apprentices. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing progressive dies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of tool room equipment including mills, lathes, grinders and drill presses.
• Ability to read blueprints, tooling drawings and work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience mentoring apprentices or less experienced team members is an asset.
• CAD/CAM and welding experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve progressive dies to support safe, reliable production and high quality output.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspection, sharpening, rebuilding and restoration of production tooling.
• Manufacture and modify die components using mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses and other tool room equipment.
• Support die try outs and troubleshoot tooling issues on the production floor with Production and Maintenance teams.
• Verify dimensions, clearances and alignment using precision measuring equipment.
• Support the development of apprentices and other team members by sharing knowledge.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe tool room environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tool & Die Maker certification

Experience

Tool room equipment

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Precision measuring

Independence

Communication

Mentoring

CAD/CAM and welding

Job description

• Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience.

Simpson Strong‑Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong‑Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

About

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Tool & Die Maker, you will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, improving, and troubleshooting progressive dies that support production across the plant. You will help improve tooling reliability, reduce downtime, and increase Manufacturing capacity by working closely with Production and Maintenance teams. Beyond maintaining tooling, you will help develop tool room capability by sharing knowledge, supporting apprentices, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our Operations for the future.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

(% of Time)

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve progressive dies to support safe, reliable production and high Quality output. (20%)
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspection, sharpening, rebuilding and restoration of production tooling. (20%)
• Manufacture and modify die components using mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses and other tool room equipment. (20%)
• Support die try outs and troubleshoot tooling issues on the production floor. Work closely with Production, Setup and Maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve performance. (15%)
• Verify dimensions, clearances and alignment using precision measuring equipment. Ensure finished products meet quality requirements and specifications. (10%)
• Support the development of apprentices, and other team members by sharing knowledge and promoting strong tool room practices. (5%)
• Maintain a clean, organized and Safe tool room environment and support continuous improvement initiatives. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Desired Skills And Experience

• Tool & Die Maker certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing progressive dies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of tool room equipment including mills, lathes, grinders and drill presses.
• Ability to read blueprints, tooling drawings and work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience mentoring apprentices or less experienced team members is an asset.
• CAD/CAM and welding experience are assets.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Travel Required

No travel required for this role.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This is a full-time position located in Pitt Meadows, BC.

RELOCATION

Relocation may be considered for this position

PAY

$35 - $50 / hour

In keeping with the Company’s commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, colour, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which provincial law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited