Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

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A Tool & Die Maker is responsible for creating, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, and special guiding and holding devices that allow machines to manufacture a variety of products. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software, and operating machine tools to cut, shape, and finish metal and other materials

**Please note this opportunity is for an afternoon shift (2pm-10am)

• Build new dies and tooling by preparing various materials from drawings and specifications and constructing dies and tooling from prototypes, by lay out, setting up, machining and fitting metal stock.
• Repair and test dies and tooling by layout, setting up machining and finishing metal stock.
• Verify conformance of repaired dies or tooling to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances and alignments, consistently working to close tolerances.
• Operate a variety of machine tools to cut, mill, grind or otherwise repair work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish.
• Operate crane to remove and/or relocate dies to specific work stations/equipment.
• Dismantle and repair or replace die parts, tooling or bender fixtures, fitting and assembling parts and testing repaired dies for proper operation, operating press as required.
• Fit and assemble tools and then test completed tooling for operation by proving out in a press, unit or fixture.
• Provide assistance and guidance to Tool & Die Apprentices. In the process of building tooling, verify tool designs for feasibility and functionality before completion feeding back any modifications or concerns to supervisor.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on both internal and external customer satisfaction
• Promote and comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times.
• Any other reasonable duty required by Management. Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent
• Licensed Tool & Die Maker (completed 4 year apprenticeship)
• 2+ years tool and die making experience, in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Excellent mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Able to span all shifts and weekends, as required
• Proven experience in maintenance of plant and equipment
• Able to recognize all North American symbols
• Comprehensive knowledge of related codes, health, safety and environmental standards and regulations