Tool and Die Maker

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

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve tool and die problems arising during production runs, with minimum interruption to production.
• Complete all work forms including preventative maintenance reports, spare part lists, time sheets, tool inventory, and tool status.
• Enter all into MVP.
• 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.
• Ensure all work adheres to quality standards and the requirements of the quick die change program.
• 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 and mig welding as required.
• Work on blank to transfer dies.
• Complete grippers’ adjustments and the rebuilding of damaged components.
• Implement SPC procedures as they relate to customer drawings and specifications.
• Assist in directing and overseeing the work of apprentices.
• Advise management of all potential problems or concerns and offer any opportunities for improvement.

Basic Requirements

• Completion of a provincial tool and die apprenticeship.
• Five years of experience as a registered tool and die maker.
• Excellent knowledge of the 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.

The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be: $27.72 - $51.44

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

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.

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.