Tool and Die Maker - Straight Midnights

JOB SUMMARY:

• Straight Midnights 11pm-7am
• $37.80/hour + Shift premium
• Unionized environment
• Position requires a high degree of specialized skill and knowledge of tool-building practices.
• Extreme accuracy is required to make difficult dies, tools, gauges, jigs to very close tolerances.
• Required to work effectively and efficiently under minimum supervision.
• Training, skills and ability to utilize all tool room equipment.
• Demonstrate short and long term decision making on press-area troubleshooting; problem identification and solution; tool room repair and maintenance work; tool room machining practices.
• Promote teamwork and willingness to work with others

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Trade certification as Tool & Die Maker or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Tool & Die, preferably in Automotive Mfg.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working specifically with Hot Stamping Dies
• Good working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Legislation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances, and set up machine tools
• Position, secure, measure, and work metal stock or castings to layout for machining.
• Understand the concept of dies with inter-cooling channels and how this process effects of the material properties
• Knowledge to interpret the metal properties of the die and stamping material
• Optimize the Hot Stamping process to create part tailored properties
• Operate a variety of machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, bore, grind, otherwise shape work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish.
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Fit and assemble parts using hand tools
• Machine, fit, and assemble castings and other parts to make metal patterns, core bores, and match plates.
• Perform extensive die maintenance such as rebuilding die sections, re-trimming pads & forms, and engineering changes on all types of dies
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
• Inspect and test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation.
• Develop, maintain and upgrade jigs, dies, fixtures and gauges.
• Ability to travel to vendors and die shops
• Perform other duties as required from time to time by your Manager/Supervisor.

EQUIPMENT AND/OR PRODUCT:

• Various equipment including grinders, mills, lathes, MIG/TIG/ARC welders, grinders, robots, stamping

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing Environment
• Maintenance/Tool Shop
• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations while working in “Just in Time” environment.

SAFETY AND HOUSEKEEPING:

• Responsible to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the OHSA.
• Follow and ensure the Company’s procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant.
• Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to the safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that your work area/department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.
• Responsible to adhere to all Environmental Program ISO 14001 elements and attend training for same. Act in accordance to all Environmental policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $38.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Tool and Die: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person