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Mount Forest, ON
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$42.00 - $44.00 / hour
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Tool & Die Maker
Position: Tool & Die Maker
Location: Mount Forest, ON
Shift: Afternoon Shift
Pay Rate: $44.00/hour
We are seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and production equipment to support efficient manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have experience working with metal stamping dies, press equipment, and precision measuring instruments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
- Troubleshoot and repair tooling issues to minimize production downtime.
- Perform preventative maintenance on dies and tooling to maximize performance and lifespan.
- Set up, adjust, and maintain tooling for stamping and press operations.
- Inspect tooling for wear and recommend repairs or replacements.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD specifications.
- Operate manual machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and surface grinders.
- Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and bore gauges.
- Perform die tryouts and support production during tooling changeovers.
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to improve tooling efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to resolve tooling issues.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures and company policies.
- Valid Tool & Die Maker Certificate (430A) or equivalent trade qualification.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in a manufacturing or stamping environment.
- Strong knowledge of metal stamping dies and press operations.
- Experience troubleshooting tooling and die issues.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Experience with progressive and transfer dies.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Welding and machining experience is an asset.
- Familiarity with CNC machining and EDM equipment is an asset.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- $44.00/hour competitive pay
- Full-time, permanent position
- Afternoon shift
- Overtime opportunities
- Stable manufacturing environment
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive health and safety training
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The role offers $44.00 per hour with full-time, permanent status and benefits.
This is an afternoon shift position.
Build, repair, maintain, and modify dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges; troubleshoot tooling issues; perform preventative maintenance; set up tooling for stamping and press operations; inspect tooling for wear; read blueprints and CAD specifications.
A valid Tool & Die Maker Certificate (430A) or equivalent, minimum 35 years of experience in manufacturing or stamping, and proficiency with metal stamping dies, press operations, and precision measuring instruments.
The position is based in Mount Forest, ON, and is a full-time, permanent role.
Operate manual machine shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and surface grinders, and use precision instruments like micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
Benefits include career growth and advancement opportunities, overtime, and comprehensive health and safety training in a stable manufacturing environment.
