PDC Prototype Tool Maker
- Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Education
- High school diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience as a Tool Maker, preferably in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Summary
The Tool Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, fixtures, and molds used in the production of automotive components. This role requires a high level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work from engineering drawings and specifications to produce tooling that meets exacting standards. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams, the Tool Maker ensures that all tooling supports efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
Core Competencies
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
"The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
"Not just a job - a great place to work!"
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award
Summary
The Tool Maker is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, fixtures, and molds used in the production of automotive components. This role requires a high level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work from engineering drawings and specifications to produce tooling that meets exacting standards. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams, the Tool Maker ensures that all tooling supports efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
Core Competencies
- Time Management
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Research Analysis
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Providing Consultation
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Manufacture new tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds based on blueprints or CAD designs.
- Repair and maintain existing tooling to ensure optimal performance and minimal production downtime.
- Operate a variety of manual and CNC machines including lathes, mills, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensions.
- Interpret complex technical drawings, CAD files, and work instructions.
- Support production teams by providing timely and effective tooling solutions.
- Comply with all quality systems and procedures.
- Builds dies from blueprints, drawing, last off status cards and supervisor lineups.
- Work with other departments to resolve Tooling problems.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the tool room work area.
- Work and dress safely (i.e., wear proper protective equipment, demonstrate safe use of all machinery and equipment, etc.).
- Responsible for working in a safe manner, and following all Health and Safety procedures.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
- 3+ years of experience as a Tool Maker, preferably in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Possess a Provincial Trade License or equivalent experience preferred.
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
- RRSP retirement savings plan
- Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
"The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
"Not just a job - a great place to work!"
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award
More about this job
Responsibilities
Build, repair, and maintain precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds using engineering drawings, CAD designs, and work instructions. Operate manual and CNC machinery, verify dimensions with precision instruments, support production and other departments with tooling solutions, and follow quality and safety procedures.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED and completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent technical training are required. Applicants need at least three years of Tool Maker experience, preferably in automotive or high-volume manufacturing; a Provincial Trade License or equivalent experience is preferred.
Skills
- Tool Making
- Tool And Die Manufacturing
- Tool Repair And Maintenance
- Manual Machining
- CNC Machining
- Lathe Operation
- Milling
- Surface Grinding
- EDM Operation
- Precision Measurement
- Blueprint Interpretation
- CAD Interpretation
- Problem Solving
- Quality Compliance
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
- Safety Training
- New Hire Orientation
- Continuous Learning and Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Tool Making
- Tool And Die
- Dies
- Jigs
- Fixtures
- Molds
- Blueprints
- CAD Designs
- Technical Drawings
- Manual Machines
- CNC Machines
- Lathes
- Mills
- Surface Grinders
- EDM Machines
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Gauges
- Precision Measurement
- Automotive Manufacturing
- High-Volume Manufacturing
- Tool Repair
- Tool Maintenance
- Quality Systems
- Health And Safety
- PPE
- Tool & Die Apprenticeship
- Provincial Trade License