Tool & Die Maker Assistant

ABL Employment.com; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Mississauga is looking for a Tool & Die Maker Assistant to join its team. This role involves performing maintenance on molds, troubleshooting issues, and operating machinery. Ideal candidates will have apprenticeship training or relevant hands-on experience, with a strong focus on workplace safety and quality. Successful applicants will receive competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a Tool & Die Maker (430A) or Mold Maker (431A) apprenticeship program.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on injection molds.
• Troubleshoot and repair molds during production.
• Operate machinery including mills, lathes, grinders, and radial arm drills.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings

Strong attention to detail

Commitment to workplace safety

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrollment or completion of a Tool & Die Maker (430A) or Mold Maker (431A) apprenticeship program

Tools

CAD/CAM software (Mastercam)

Job description

We are currently seeking a Tool & Die Maker Assistant to join our growing manufacturing team! This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on experience or apprenticeship training looking to build their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on injection molds (disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly)
• Troubleshoot and repair molds during production to minimize downtime
• Operate machinery including mills, lathes, grinders, and radial arm drills
• Work with CNC equipment such as CNC sinker EDM and CNC vertical milling centers
• Use CAD/CAM software (Mastercam) to analyze, design, and run CNC programs
• Perform detailed handwork (grinding, polishing, blending, and texture repair) to improve mold performance and part quality
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes

Requirements

• Enrollment in or completion of a Tool & Die Maker (430A) or Mold Maker (431A) apprenticeship program
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a toolroom or manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of CNC machining and mold components

Pay: $30-$32/h

APPLY NOW! Please respond to this posting with a copy of your resume.

After submitting your resume, you will receive a reach out from our virtual recruiter. This reach out contains an important questionnaire that must be completed to highlight your skills for this position. We will contact qualified candidates for this role.

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