Tool & Die Maker

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Brampton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

RRSP matching

Medical, dental, and vision

Early finish Friday

Minimal overtime

Job summary

Horstman Canada in Brampton, ON, is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. The role combines die maintenance, troubleshooting, tooling modifications, and hands-on manufacturing support to maintain tooling and minimize downtime.

Youll read engineering drawings, machine precision components, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Tool & Die or related skilled trades experience.
• Experience with die maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Strong manual machining experience with mills, lathes and grinders.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify tooling and dies.
• Support production by responding to tooling-related issues and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve die, fixture, and tooling concerns impacting quality or production.
• Perform tooling modifications and adjustments to support engineering and production requirements.
• Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other toolroom equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Machine precision components to required tolerances.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and process efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Manual machining

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Brampton, ON Full-Time | Permanent Dayshift | Monday to Friday $30.00 - $38.00/hour, based on experience

Kelly is recruiting on behalf of Horstman Canada, a well-established manufacturer in Brampton, Ontario, for an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join their Manufacturing Engineering team.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Tool & Die professional who enjoys a mix of die maintenance, troubleshooting, tooling modifications, and hands-on manufacturing support. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production operations by maintaining tooling, responding to production-related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What's In It For You?

• Stable, long-term career opportunity with an established manufacturer
• Minimal overtime
• Quarterly bonus program
• 3% RRSP matching program after one year
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunity to learn from experienced trades professionals
• Future growth potential, including succession opportunities within the team
• Early finish every Friday

What You'll Be Doing

• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify tooling and dies
• Support production by responding to tooling-related issues and minimizing downtime
• Diagnose and resolve die, fixture, and tooling concerns impacting quality or production
• Perform tooling modifications and adjustments to support engineering and production requirements
• Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other toolroom equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Machine precision components to required tolerances
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and process efficiency

This position is approximately:

• 60% manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and repairs
• 40% toolmaking, fabrication, and modifications

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die, toolroom, or related skilled trades experience
• Strong experience with die maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment
• Strong manual machining experience with mills, lathes, and grinders
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances and precision measurement
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Strong Assets

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• High-volume manufacturing experience
• Experience modifying tooling, fixtures, and production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting automated transfer systems
• Experience adjusting tooling to address part geometry or quality concerns
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)

Schedule

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Minimal overtime
• $30.00 - $38.00/hour, based on experience