Tool & Die Maker

Description

About the Organization At General Dynamics Land Systems, we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable those who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers. About the Opportunity Our company is seeking a Tool and Die Maker that will be responsible for building equipment / tools, repair tools, and support changeovers and calibrations. The Tool Maker may work in the tool room, metrology or support builds and repairs on the production floor. The Tool Maker will work with Tool Engineering to review designs and layouts and may provide feedback if required. The Tool Maker will utilize various equipment including milling machines, lathes, saws, drill press, shearing machine, and the heat-treat areas. Various hand tools are also used while performing bench work and an overhead crane is used for heavier parts and supplies. The Tool Maker will also support gauge and measuring instrument maintenance, data management and analysis. Required Education/license: Tool Maker or Mould Maker trade certification - you must attach your certification with your application to be considererd Wage: $60.27/ hour Required Qualifications:

• Experience with a wide array of precision measuring tools and devices
• Demonstrated capability on all standard Tool Room Equipment (Mills, Lathes, Grinders, etc.)
• CNC capability preferably with Fanuc Controls
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal, time management, project management, problem solving, organizational, administrative, and record keeping skills
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, ISO 17025, ITAR regulations, and Canadian Controlled Goods regulations
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite including strong MS Excel skills
• Experience with digital metrology tools such as CMM's, laser trackers, and laser scanners
• Practice excellent general housekeeping, including but not limited to his/her work area, chip removal, floor areas, benches, storage areas to ensure a safe work environment
• Perform daily machine checks per preventative maintenance program and safety procedures
• Shift work (all three shifts)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer experience including:
• Engineering software such as Teamcenter (life cycle management), NX (CAD), Solid Edge (CAD)
• Metrology software such as Polyworks, PC-DMIS
• Asset management databases such as Maximo, Tip QA, and ETQ
• Experience with metrology and gauge building

Benefits

• Base hourly starting rate is $60.27.
• In addition to your rate, all bargaining unit employees are also entitled to cost of living allowance per hour and an additional $0.40 per hour for participation in the Company's structured improvement program.
• GDLS-C provides all required equipment to perform work.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Shift premium is offered at 5% for afternoon and 10% for midnight shifts
• GDLS-C offers a company paid, comprehensive benefit package for a range of health and dental services for you and your eligible dependents as well as basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Bargaining unit employees are enrolled in a defined contribution pension plan. There is a required 4% contribution with a 4% company match and up to an additional 2% voluntary contribution which provides another 4% match from the company.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression. If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level. If you are looking for that next dynamic opportunity and looking to take the next step in your career - apply to join the General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada today!