Senior Tool & Die Maker: Build, Fix & Improve Tools

Multimatic; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker in the United States. The role focuses on solving tool and die problems, building and repairing fixtures, and ensuring dies align with production schedules and customer specs.

The ideal candidate has a provincial tool and die apprenticeship and at least five years of registered experience in the automotive tooling environment, including nitrogen and pneumatics. Strong problem solving and self-starting abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a provincial tool and die apprenticeship.
• Five years of experience as a registered tool and die maker.
• Excellent knowledge of automotive industry and press department equipment.
• Experience with nitrogen and pneumatics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving techniques.
• Must be a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Solve tool and die problems with minimal production interruption.
• Complete maintenance forms, spare part lists, time sheets, and tool inventories.
• Enter data into MVP system and track progress.
• Make engineering changes and repairs to fixtures and tools.
• Ensure try-outs meet production schedules or delivery dates.
• Adhere to quality standards and quick die change requirements.
• Help design and develop tooling and fixtures to meet quick change goals.
• Build tooling or fixtures from layout drawings or customer drawings.
• Test dies in presses and produce samples matching specs; perform TIG/MIG welding as needed.
• Work on blank to transfer dies and rebuild damaged components.
• Implement SPC procedures related to drawings and specs.
• Assist in directing apprentices and oversee their work.
• Warn management of potential problems and suggest improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Provincial tool and die apprenticeship

Tools

Nitrogen

Pneumatics

Job description

Multimatic is seeking an experienced Tool & Die Maker in the United States. The role focuses on solving tool and die problems, building and repairing fixtures, and ensuring dies align with production schedules and customer specs.

The ideal candidate has a provincial tool and die apprenticeship and at least five years of registered experience in the automotive tooling environment, including nitrogen and pneumatics. Strong problem solving and self-starting abilities are essential.