Tool & Die Maker

2 days ago

Brampton ON, Peel Regional District, ON; Ontario, Canada Kelly Professional & Industrial Full-time €30 - €38 Temporary

Brampton, ON Full-Time | Permanent Dayshift | Monday to Friday $30.00 - $38.00/hour, based on experience

Kelly is recruiting on behalf of Horstman Canada, a well-established manufacturer in Brampton, Ontario, for an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join their Manufacturing Engineering team.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Tool & Die professional who enjoys a mix of die maintenance, troubleshooting, tooling modifications, and hands-on manufacturing support. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production operations by maintaining tooling, responding to production-related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What's In It For You?

  • Stable, long-term career opportunity with an established manufacturer
  • Minimal overtime
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • 3% RRSP matching program after one year
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Opportunity to learn from experienced trades professionals
  • Future growth potential, including succession opportunities within the team
  • Early finish every Friday

What You'll Be Doing

  • Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify tooling and dies
  • Support production by responding to tooling-related issues and minimizing downtime
  • Diagnose and resolve die, fixture, and tooling concerns impacting quality or production
  • Perform tooling modifications and adjustments to support engineering and production requirements
  • Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other toolroom equipment
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Machine precision components to required tolerances
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and process efficiency

This position is approximately:

  • 60% manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and repairs
  • 40% toolmaking, fabrication, and modifications

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die, toolroom, or related skilled trades experience
  • Strong experience with die maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
  • Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong manual machining experience with mills, lathes, and grinders
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Strong understanding of machining tolerances and precision measurement
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Strong Assets

  • Automotive manufacturing experience
  • High-volume manufacturing experience
  • Experience modifying tooling, fixtures, and production equipment
  • Experience troubleshooting automated transfer systems
  • Experience adjusting tooling to address part geometry or quality concerns
  • CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)

Schedule

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Minimal overtime
  • $30.00 - $38.00/hour, based on experience
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