Toolmaker/Improver

Multimatic; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in York Region, Vaughan is seeking a Tool and Die Maker with a minimum of five years of experience. The successful candidate will perform tooling repairs, ensure quality standards, and work independently. Experience in the automotive sector is preferred. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation of $33 - $41 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a tool and die maker.
• Experience in the automotive industry or with press equipment is highly desired.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling repairs or adjustments during production runs with minimal interruption.
• Maintain inventory of purchase components in the tool crib.
• Ensure all work adheres to quality standards.

Skills

Tool and die making

Strong problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Experience with nitrogen and pneumatics

Education

Toolmaker Certificate of Qualification

Tools

CAD software

Solidworks

CMMS software

Job description

ScopeIncrease company profitability by providing manufacturing with well-maintained dies and fixtures. Maintain excellent quality and the ability to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities

Work independently to complete tooling repairs or adjustments during production runs, with minimum interruption to production.

Complete all work forms including die maintenance check list, spare parts request, time sheets, using a CMMS software. Experience using MVP is an asset.

Update tooling status after the production run using our MES software (Data collection).

Update tool location using our MES (Data collection) to one of two locations. Toolroom for services or Production for manufacturing.

Verify BOM and complete inventory on new tooling in preparation of production runs.

Maintain inventory of purchase components in the tool crib by logging items used using our MES (Inventory management).

Make engineering changes, modifications, and repairs to existing fixtures, productions parts, and tools. Ensure that try-outs meet the production schedule requirement(s) or customer delivery dates.

Setup, operate and maintain a variety of conventional machine tools to cut, turn, mill, drill, bore and grind workpiece as per engineering drawing.

Read and interpret engineering drawings.

Verify machined parts and purchase components for conformance to specifications using vernier callipers, micrometres and height gauges.

Update drawings for die components after improvements using CAD software. Key creator and Solidworks experience is an asset.

Ensure all work adheres to quality standards.

Actively participate in the design and development of methods of tooling and fixtures in order to meet quick die change objectives.

Build new tooling or fixtures from strip layout drawings or customer product drawings.

Test dies in the appropriate press and produce samples to match customer drawings and specifications.

Complete tig welding as required.

Assist in directing and overseeing the work of apprentices.

Advise the leadership team of all potential problems or concerns and offer any opportunities for improvement.

Work in a safe manner at all times

Follow all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures and all legislated requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned by the GM and/or department manager/ supervisor.

Work in compliance and conform to all applicable standards (e.g. ISO 14001 and IATF 16949).

Adopt and practice Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience as a tool and die maker.

Toolmaker Certificate of Qualification (preferred).

Experience working in the automotive industry and/ or with press equipment is highly desired.

Experience with nitrogen and pneumatics.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Must be a self-starter.

Compensation & Other

This role pays $33 - $41 per hour commensurate on experience

This is a full-time, permanent position

The employer accepts applications from Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.For more detail, salary and company information, use the apply link