Toolmaker/Improver

Scope
Increase company profitability by providing manufacturing with well-maintained dies and fixtures. Maintain excellent quality and the ability to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities 
 

• Work independently to complete tooling repairs or adjustments during production runs, with minimum interruption to production.
• Complete all work forms including die maintenance check list, spare parts request, time sheets, using a CMMS software. Experience using MVP is an asset.
• Update tooling status after the production run using our MES software (Data collection).
• Update tool location using our MES (Data collection) to one of two locations. Toolroom for services or Production for manufacturing.
• Verify BOM and complete inventory on new tooling in preparation of production runs.
• Maintain inventory of purchase components in the tool crib by logging items used using our MES (Inventory management).
• Make engineering changes, modifications, and repairs to existing fixtures, productions parts, and tools. Ensure that try-outs meet the production schedule requirement(s) or customer delivery dates.
• Setup, operate and maintain a variety of conventional machine tools to cut, turn, mill, drill, bore and grind workpiece as per engineering drawing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Verify machined parts and purchase components for conformance to specifications using vernier callipers, micrometres and height gauges.
• Update drawings for die components after improvements using CAD software. Key creator and Solidworks experience is an asset.
• Ensure all work adheres to quality standards.
• Actively participate in the design and development of methods of tooling and fixtures in order to meet quick die change objectives.
• Build new tooling or fixtures from strip layout drawings or customer product drawings.
• Test dies in the appropriate press and produce samples to match customer drawings and specifications.
• Complete tig welding as required.
• Assist in directing and overseeing the work of apprentices.
• Advise the leadership team of all potential problems or concerns and offer any opportunities for improvement.
• Work in a safe manner at all times
• Follow all Company safety rules, policies, and procedures and all legislated requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the GM and/or department manager/ supervisor.
• Work in compliance and conform to all applicable standards (e.g. ISO 14001 and IATF 16949).
• Adopt and practice Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities.

Requirements
 

• Minimum of five years of experience as a tool and die maker.
• Toolmaker Certificate of Qualification (preferred).
• Experience working in the automotive industry and/ or with press equipment is highly desired.
• Experience with nitrogen and pneumatics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a self-starter.

Compensation & Other
 

• This role pays $33 - $41 per hour commensurate on experience
• This is a full-time, permanent position
• The employer accepts applications from Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.