Skilled Trade

Tool and Die Maker - Oakville, ON At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations. Tool and Die Makers are paid a top hourly base rate of $53.00 per hour plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are seeking qualified applicants for opportunities within our skilled trade workforce for Tool and Die Makers. We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation. Responsibilities Directly influencing the precision, quality, and efficiency of our world-class vehicles Adhere to all health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards Maintain equipment and dies in a safe and efficient manner Apply exceptional craftsmanship and problem-solving skills Effectively maintain and troubleshoot critical tooling and dies Proactively collaborate with team members to anticipate and resolve complex challenges to ensure seamless production processes Provide troubleshooting and diagnostic excellence Participate in the training of Tool & Die Maker apprentices as required Coordinate die repair and preventative maintenance scheduling to meet job deadlines Generate and implement cost savings and process improvement suggestions Participate in problem-solving meetings to help eliminate downtime Accurately enter data into the maintenance tracking system, tracking time and details for follow-up and root cause analysis Assist other trades/operators as required Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Has satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship training course in the trade and has obtained a Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) 430A, or, if a CofQ is not attained, applicants with 8 years of experience in the trade after receiving the CofQ (430A) will be considered Must be able to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) on a rotating schedule Preferred Qualifications: Setup and operation of CNC Milling machines Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and supportive team environment Aluminium stamping experience General knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Forming Limit Diagrams (FLD) Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels, and pierce operations Experience in automotive stamping facilities, class 'A' die repair, welding on castings and tool steel, and use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments Troubleshooting die issues in tandem presses and transfer presses Operating lathes, mills, surface grinders, radial drills, and other metal-cutting equipment Home line commissioning of stamping dies or tooling, initial run troubleshooting, and adjustments to meet production specifications Note: Successful candidates may be required to provide proof of education degree completion. For degrees obtained outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment showing Canadian equivalency may be required. Legal and Employment Details Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment processes, upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) required. Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr