Tool & Die Maker

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Thursday, Afternoons

Compensation: $44/hour

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Toolmaker / Tool & Die Maker to join a well-established precision manufacturing team in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled trades professional experienced in building, maintaining, and repairing tooling and dies. The ideal candidate takes pride in their craftsmanship, has strong attention to detail, and can work with tight tolerances in a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Competitive pay of $44/hour.
• Four-day workweek, Monday to Thursday
• Extended health, dental, and life insurance benefits
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain tooling and dies.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and tooling repairs.
• Manufacture and fit tooling components to specified tolerances and design requirements.
• Perform grinding, fitting, spotting, polishing, stoning, and precision assembly.
• Operate manual and CNC machine tools, including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and assembly documentation.
• Diagnose tooling failures and implement corrective repairs.
• Verify dimensional accuracy using precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain tooling maintenance records and repair documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve tooling performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Certified Tool & Die Maker or Mold Maker.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant, successful experience working as a licensed Tool & Die Maker.
• Experience building, maintaining, and repairing tooling and dies.
• Strong skills in grinding, fitting, machining, and precision assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work with tight tolerances.
• Experience with stamping, toolmaking and/or precision components is an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Reliable work history and commitment to quality and safety.

📩 Interested or know someone who might be a good fit? Send me a email at [email protected]