Tool and Die Maker (New Die Builds)

Kelly Services; Burlington; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Vacation negotiable based onexperience

Competitive benefits package

Overtime opportunities available

Job summary

Kelly Services in Burlington, ON is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker for a full-time permanent role. The position focuses on new die builds and hands-on tooling in a metal stamping environment, with strong emphasis on reading blueprints and solving tooling problems.

Compensation is CAD 38.00–43.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities and a competitive benefits package. Shift options include Day (6:30 AM–2:30 PM) or Afternoon (2:30 PM–12:30 AM), both offering stability and long-term

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tool & Die experience.
• Experience with new die builds.
• Experience in a metal stamping environment.
• Experience working with tool steel.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Building new tooling and dies from engineering drawings.
• Working with tool steel in a metal stamping environment.
• Fitting, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting tooling.
• Performing die modifications and repairs as required.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Collaborating with production and tooling teams to support ongoing projects.

Skills

Tool & Die

New Die Builds

Metal Stamping

Tool Steel

Blueprint Reading

Troubleshooting

Independent Work

Education

430A Tool & Die Maker Certificate

Job description

Tool & Die Maker (New Die Builds)

Burlington, ON

$38.00 - $43.00/hr

Full-Time | Permanent

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Tool & Die Maker on behalf of a growing metal stamping manufacturer in Burlington.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in new die builds who enjoys hands-on tooling work in a stable environment with consistent hours, overtime opportunities, and long-term career potential.

Shift Options

Choose the shift that works best for you:

Day Shift

• Monday to Friday

• 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Shift

• Monday to Thursday

• 2:30 PM - 12:30 AM

• Enjoy a 4-day work week

No rotating shifts. Once hired, you remain on your chosen shift.

Compensation & Benefits

• $38.00 - $43.00/hr based on experience

• Overtime opportunities available

• Competitive benefits package

• RRSP matching program

• Vacation negotiable based on experience

• Stable, long-term opportunity

What You'll Be Doing

• Building new tooling and dies from engineering drawings

• Working with tool steel in a metal stamping environment

• Fitting, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting tooling

• Performing die modifications and repairs as required

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings

• Collaborating with production and tooling teams to support ongoing projects

What They're Looking For

• 5+ years of Tool & Die experience

• Experience with new die builds

• Experience in a metal stamping environment

• Experience working with tool steel

• Strong blueprint reading skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently

Nice to Have

• 430A Tool & Die Maker Certificate

• 10-15 years of Tool & Die experience

• Progressive die experience

• Transfer die experience

• Toolroom maintenance and repair experience

• Manual machining experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Growing company with a strong pipeline of work

• Approximately 90 employees

• Mid-sized company offering stability without a highly corporate environment

• Opportunity to work on custom tooling and new die builds

• Immediate hiring need

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