Toolmaker

For over 50 years, Armo-Tool has been a family owned and operated business. Now in our third generation, we have earned a reputation built on providing complete “one-stop” precision tooling solutions, from the design stage to the beginning of production. Our over 50-year history of building long-term relationships with manufacturing companies throughout North America is based on a focus on service and repeatable quality.

While our industry does rely on continuous investment in precision machinery and design systems, our success depends on the unique skills, knowledge, and hard work of our employees. Their importance in achieving our mission is reflected in every aspect of our operation.

We are currently looking for a team-oriented full-time **Toolmaker **to join our team located in **Chatham Ontario.**

**Job Summary**:
The Toolmaker works in a toolroom directly within another production company. They are to perform in press die service; sharpening, cleaning, and all other activities within, to any of the dies. They are required to service and perform any preventative maintenance to dies as requested.

**The responsibilities for the Toolmaker will include**:

- Maintain low tooling downtime while dies are in the press.
- Repair, sharpen/shim, and replace any components needed during production runs and during preventative maintenance while in the toolroom.
- Maintain records of tooling issues, repairs, and general communication through appropriate logbooks.

**Education, Skills and Job Requirements**:

- Certificate of qualification in the Tool and Die Maker trade.
- Understanding of repairing dies in a fast-paced production environment.
- Familiarity of running a surface grinder, vertical milling machine, lathe, and hand tools.
- Must have fork truck and overhead crane experience.

**Working Conditions**:

- Exposure to dirt and noise in a manufacturing environment.
- Overtime will be a requirement as needed.

**Armo has a very competitive compensation package and other perks including**:

- Annual tooling, safety shoe, and prescription safety glasses allowance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits.
- Registered pension plan.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- What's your current wage expectation?

**Experience**:

- Tool and Die: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person