Toolmaker

Modern Technical Staffing Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Insurance coverage

Opportunities for long-term career成长

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the North GTA is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join its team. You will construct, repair, and maintain tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to extremely close tolerances.

The ideal candidate holds a recognized Tool & Die Maker trade certificate or brings 10+ years of hands-on experience, with strong blueprint reading and machining proficiency. You will work with ferrous and non-ferrous materials, troubleshoot tooling issues independently, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Tool & Die Maker trade certificate or have 10+ years of hands-on experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and machining proficiency is required.
• Ability to work with ferrous and non-ferrous materials and troubleshoot tooling issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and maintain tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to close tolerances.
• Perform complex tool room machining, fitting, timing, and adjusting components.
• Dismantle and rebuild damaged dies and verify conformance to specifications.
• Prepare machining sketches and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safe crane operation and adherence to 5S and workplace safety practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining proficiency

Tooling maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting tooling

Education

Tool & Die Maker trade certificate

Tools

Machining equipment

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker ($38-44/hr) to join its team in the North GTA.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled tradesperson who excels in precision work, problem-solving, and maintaining tooling to the highest standards.

In this position, you will construct, repair, and maintain a wide range of tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to extremely close tolerances. Responsibilities include performing complex tool room machining, fitting, timing, and adjusting components, as well as dismantling and rebuilding damaged dies. You’ll verify conformance to specifications, conduct layout inspections, prepare machining sketches, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Safe crane operation and adherence to 5S and workplace safety practices are essential.

The ideal candidate holds a recognized Tool & Die Maker trade certificate or brings a minimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience. Strong blueprint reading, machining proficiency, and the ability to work with both ferrous and non‑ferrous materials are required. Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to troubleshoot tooling issues independently are key to success.

This full‑time role offers competitive benefits, paid time off, insurance coverage, and opportunities for long‑term career growth.