Toolmaker

Meridian Lightweight Technology; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to ensure optimal operation of tools and dies for production. This role requires a Certificate of Qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, tool repairs, and training apprentices. The ideal candidate should be proficient with various machine tools and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in using various tools, including jigs and fixtures.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Must have a good understanding of casting and tooling processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working environment and report safety concerns.
• Perform preventative maintenance to keep tools operational.
• Train apprentices and pass on trade knowledge.

Skills

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Understanding of machine tools and equipment

Effective written and verbal communication

Education

Certificate of Qualification for Tool & Die Maker

3+ years’ experience in manufacturing

Tools

ID/OD grinder

Milling machine

Lathe

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

To keep all tools and dies in good working order to ensure timely production and quality parts to our customer.

Major Responsibilities of Position

1. Housekeeping: Cleaning toolroom area and equipment.

• Maintain safe working environment.
• To report to Toolroom leader any safety concerns.

1. Preventative Maintenance: Desoldering cast tools.

• Maintain cast and trim tools in good working condition through regular preventative maintenance.
• Must repair tooling related breakdowns.
• Running hydraulic or air cylinders as required.
• Making sure incoming dies are ready to run.
• Weld up dies as required.
• Performing measuring, checking and layout operations.
• Setting up and operating to prescribed tolerance various precision machining tools.
• Making minor engineering changes to dies as requested.

1. Shipping or receiving: all cast or trim tools (new or production) to die shops, as needed. (Off shifts)
2. Machining: Making fixtures, plunger tips, cores, punches, gauges and drawings for parts.

• Machining plunger tips - New style to restock as they are changed and sorted; - Old style to be set-up at time of request.

1. Training: Training must take time to train apprentices, passing on the trade knowledge as needed.

• Must take the initiative to learn new machinery to ensure job knowledge does not get outdated.

1. Other:

• Must contribute their opinion or forward ideas about tooling improvements.
• Cooperating with production, maintenance, and engineering personnel to ensure that qualified tooling is available and maintained.
• Other duties as required, including special projects that may arise.

Rights

• Support all Toolroom / Tooling in daily activities

Educational and Certification Background

• 1 Certificate of Qualification for Tool & Die Maker/ Mould Maker — Essential
• 2 3+ years’ experience within a manufacturing plant — Essential

Personal Competencies

• Must know how to use hand, bench and portable power tools, jigs and fixtures, and precision measuring equipment, ID / OD grinder, milling machine, lathe, radial arm drill, computer, welder, and how to assemble Cast/Trim dies.
• Have a good understanding of machine tools and equipment.
• Can recognize the Tool & Die Component and Assembly and part/producer prints.
• Understanding of the working of horizontal, vertical universal and milling machines, including set-up and operation, speeds and feeds, coolants, work piece holding, mounting, milling operations, keyways, angles, slots, etc.
• Must show effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Be familiar with the OH&S Act and Regulations
• Knowledge of company policies & procedures
• Must have own toolbox and tools.

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