Tool & Die Apprentice

**Group Description**

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

**Role Summary**:
The Apprentice Tool and Die Maker is responsible for assisting the Tool & Die Maker in the design, build and maintenance of tools and dies for use in the production of top-quality parts for Techform customers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- retrieve and review tooling prints for material and machining requirements;
- Assist in all aspects of the tool/die build from the locating of material required to final assembly, try-out and adjustment of the tooling components;
- Assist with performing modifications on older, existing tools and dies to maintain customer requirements;
- responsible for tool and die repair as required;
- some work on prototype tools and dies is required;
- Assist with the development of new tooling to support new production activities
- Trouble shooting production tooling as required.
- work is completed through use of milling machines, drill presses, assorted grinders, band and cut-off saws, lathes, lay-out tables, measuring equipment and heat treat ovens;
- responsible for the completion of daily time sheets, die sheets and die maintenance reports;
- responsible for the completion of order sheets for required parts;
- ensure that all environmental requirements and regulations are adhered to when performing duties.
- ensure that all safety requirements are being carried out when performing duties;
- comply with defined Business Management and Environmental Management Systems requirements.
- provide support for VA / VE idea generation.
- carry out all duties focusing on the goal of internal and external customer satisfaction;
- other duties as may be assigned by the Toolroom Supervisor or designate.

**General Points**:

- Ensure that all environmental requirements are identified and addressed when performing duties.
- Ensure that all safety requirements are being carried out when performing duties.
- Comply with defined Business Management and Environmental Management Systems requirements.
- Provide support for the continuous improvement initiatives within Techform.
- Provide support in the attainment of Techform's operating system goals as outlined by the key graphs.
- Carry out all duties focusing on the goal of internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designate.

**Key Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Completion of high school or equivalent.
- Less than 1 year of work related experience.
- Minimum grade 12 secondary school education or equivalent.
- Current enrolment at a post secondary institution in the Tool & Die program would be an asset.
- Valid Crane License preferred.
- Attention to detail is key.

**Core Competencies**:

- Communicates Effectively
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Read and understand Blue Print and GD&T
- Accepts Criticism
- Meticulous
- Self Motivated
- Attends to Details

**Additional Information**:
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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