Tool and Die Maker (Red Seal) Afternoon Shift 230pm to 1100pm

The position of Tool and Die Maker in the Production Department Develops tooling requirements based on production needs and provides component design direction and support for current and potential projects/programs involving complex tolerances. Designs reviews tests and maintains manufacturing processes. Investigates and resolves manufacturing-related issues. Develops constructs and alters a wide variety of jigs fixtures and gauges.

The successful candidate will be able to analyze and understand specifications and tolerances; set-up and operate machine tools; study blueprints sketches models or descriptions and visualize end-product.

Key Responsibilities

Develops constructs and alters a wide variety of jigs fixtures and gauges.

Performs assignments ranging from the use of ordinary tool room operations to work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances.

Plans construction procedures and methods; including but not limited to; selecting the proper materials compute dimensions and plan layout machining and assembly operations.

Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat-treating of tools and metal flow in dies.

Identifies and corrects problems in complicated dies and tools.

Analyze and understand specifications and tolerances; set-up and operate machine tools; fit and assemble parts to make and repair metal working dies cutting tools jigs and fixtures.

Verify dimensions alignments and clearances using measuring and inspection devices such as dial indicators gauge blocks thickness gauges micrometers and eye loupes.

Use the machinists handbook.

Study blueprints sketches models or descriptions visualize end product.

Layout metal stock; measure mark and scribe for machining.

Set-up and operate machine tools such as lathe vertical milling machine surface grinders and cylindrical grinders to machine parts and tooling to tolerances of within .005mm and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications. Knowledge of Master Cam programming and CNC machining experience is an asset.

Lift work pieces manually or using hoist position and hold them on surface plate or worktable using devices such as vises v-blocks angle plates and clamps.

Heat treats various tool steels to the required hardness specification.

Examine standard or previously used tools or dies and use proper judgment in evaluating the need for modifications or replacements to be made.

Calculate all punch and die clearances as well as all tooling dimensions.

Work with carbide; grind and EDM.

Train apprentice level employees.

Maintain good housekeeping standards.

Follow all rules regulations and work processes set forth by the company.

Maintain a safe working environment.

Other duties as deemed necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications :

Minimum of a high school education or equivalent or associates degree; and/or technical training certification and 5 years experience which includes apprentice training in mechanical drawing tool designing shop theory blueprint reading heat treating and other metal working with a journeyman tool and die maker is required.

Knowledge in SPC (statistical process control) preferred.

Must possess mechanical aptitude with the ability to use hand and measuring tools in fitting and assembly operations as well as operate drill press manual milling machine lathe grinders and other mechanical equipment.

Knowledge of tool and die design and construction; metal properties; and layout machining and assembly procedures.

Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with all levels of employees is required.

Must have the ability to operate all machines in the department and demonstrate good problem-solving skills.

Red Seal certification

Additional Information :

• Benefit Package Pension Service Awards & Paid Vacation.
• Annual Bonus Plan

Oetiker Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Link to Skill Trades Ontario

Tool and Die Maker - Skilled Trades Ontario

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time