Toolmaker

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy with a large, highly automated automotive manufacturer located in Cambridge, Ontario.

The company has a long-standing presence in Ontario manufacturing and is known for its advanced technology, precision manufacturing processes, continuous improvement culture, and highly skilled trades teams. This opening presents an opportunity for an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join a well-established operation offering strong long-term stability, technical challenges, and ongoing professional development.

Role Overview

As a Licensed Tool & Die Maker, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the precision, reliability, and performance of production tooling within a highly automated automotive manufacturing environment. Working with Class A Tooling, including stamping dies and injection moulds, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, assemble, and maintain complex tooling systems to ensure consistent production quality and minimize downtime.

This hands-on position combines precision machining, mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and tooling modifications. You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople, engineering, and production teams to resolve tooling issues, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What It Offers

• Salary: $59.25–$64.96/hour, including shift premiums
• Perks: Pension plan, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, paid overtime, ongoing training, and company-provided tools
• Vacation: 19 paid days during the first full calendar year, plus 5 company-designated holidays
• Shift: Weekly 3-shift rotation

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and assemble stamping dies and injection moulds used in automotive manufacturing
• Diagnose tooling issues affecting production quality, equipment performance, and operational efficiency
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on precision Class A tooling
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components integrated within tooling systems
• Operate conventional machining equipment, including mills, lathes, and grinders, to manufacture and repair precision components
• Perform precision fitting, welding, polishing, and hand-finishing of tooling components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move and position dies and moulds
• Work alongside production, engineering, and other skilled trades teams to minimize downtime and improve tooling performance
• Support tooling modifications, equipment improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Valid 430A Tool & Die Maker Certificate of Qualification through Skilled Trades Ontario or recognized Interprovincial certification
• Completion of a registered Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of licensed experience
• Experience working with Class A Tooling, including precision stamping dies and/or injection moulds
• Proficiency with conventional machining equipment, including mills, lathes, and grinders
• Experience with CNC machining and 2D/3D tool paths; familiarity with Mastercam, WorkNC, SolidWorks, or CATIA considered an asset
• Strong understanding of precision fitting, tooling assembly, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems associated with dies and moulds
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Available to work a weekly 3-shift rotation at the Cambridge facility

If you are interested in learning more about the Licensed Tool & Die Maker opportunity, please submit your updated resume to jen@itecgroup.ca.

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