Tool and Die Maker

Job Duties

• Lead the tooling team and coordinate daily activities, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to Tool Makers and apprentices.
• Ensure all team members are working in compliance with health and safety policies, wearing appropriate PPE, and using machinery correctly.
• Act as the first point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving complex die and tooling issues.
• Review blueprints, drawings, and production feedback to assign and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Engineering, Production, and Quality Assurance to drive resolution of tooling issues and improve processes.
• Oversee the building, modification, and repair of dies to meet production needs.
• Drive initiatives to improve tooling life, performance, and efficiency.
• Maintain and enforce housekeeping standards within the tooling area.
• Conduct tool audits and ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are followed.
• Participate in production planning meetings and provide input on tooling readiness and capacity.
• Report on team performance and contribute to training plans and evaluations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or apprenticeship completion strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in tool and die making or metal stamping, preferably in the automotive industry.
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role in a tooling environment preferred.
• Possess a Provincial Trade License or equivalent experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and technical interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and prioritize competing demands.
• Solid understanding of stamping processes, tooling design, and die troubleshooting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or apprenticeship completion strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in tool and die making or metal stamping, preferably in the automotive industry.
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role in a tooling environment preferred.
• Possess a Provincial Trade License or equivalent experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and technical interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and prioritize competing demands.
• Solid understanding of stamping processes, tooling design, and die troubleshooting.