Tool Maker

• Assist with troubleshooting at stamping presses and repair dies.
• Set up and operate milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Measure dies parts using metric scale and inch scale.
• Disassemble and assemble to design specifications.
• Weld & operate various welding equipment.
• Experience in welding, profile grinding, cutting edges and surfaces is an asset.
• Lift dies using hoist or crane.
• Clean, polish, grind, and finish die as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cast transfer and progressive dies.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Prepare templates and sketches and determine work processes.
• Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of work pieces.
• Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Mechanical aptitude and excellent troubleshooting ability.
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate/diploma in Tool and Die Maker, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working with progressive, and transfer presses/dies preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years experience needed.
• Strong knowledge of machining and tool making equipment (lathes, end mills, surface grinders, welders, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, informal sketches and notes.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Operation of overhead crane.
• Physically fit for heavy lifting of >30 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mindfulness and self-motivation.
• Should be able to work independently and closely with others.
• Exceptional critical thinking and time management skills.
• Need to understand GD& T.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Tool and Die in metal stamping auto parts: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person