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Tool & Die Maker

Don’t just maintain your career. Enhance it.

Explore our Tool & Die Maker opportunity - an existing vacancy where you can discover what’s missing in your current role and see how a career with us can take you further. At TMMC, you’ll be part of a high-performance team that thrives on ownership, accountability, and fast-paced execution. We provide the right balance of challenge and support to help driven professionals grow. In this role, you’ll repair, assemble, and test a variety of production tooling to ensure peak performance, supporting operations in either our Cambridge or Woodstock facilities within the Plastics or Stamping departments.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly rate of $57.10/hour with a shift premium of $2.86 (afternoons) and $5.71 (nights), and paid overtime and annual bonus

- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with contribution matching by TMMC and Flexible Health Care Benefits starting on date of hire

- 19 days of paid time off during the first full calendar year, plus 5 company designated holidays and earn additional time-off after additional years of service

- Family is important - maternity and parental leave program has Employment Insurance (EI) top-up

- Career support through reimbursement for professional development and tuition fees

- On-the-job training that continuously develops skills, knowledge and capabilities at every career level

- All the equipment needed for this role is provided: special equipment, safety equipment & tools, and allowance for uniforms

- Company Diversity and Inclusion business partnering groups

- Develop friendly and long-lasting relationships through social events and an on-site fitness facility

- Employee & Family Vehicle Discounts

Role Overview

As a Tool & Die Maker, you’ll be responsible for ensuring tooling is production-ready by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining stamping dies and injection moulds. You’ll support production teams in minimizing downtime and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

- Diagnose and resolve tooling issues affecting production quality or performance

- Perform preventive maintenance on dies or moulds, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical inspections

- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems integrated within tooling

- Operate cranes safely to move and position dies or moulds for maintenance or repair

- Machine, fit, and assemble precision components using lathes, mills, grinders, and hand tools

- Perform welding, polishing, and hand-finishing work on tooling surfaces

- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement long-term tooling improvements

- Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to apprentices and other team members

What you’ll bring

- Ontario or Inter-Provincial Tool & Die Maker (430A) Certificate of Qualification

- Completion of apprenticeship plus 2+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of licensed experience

- Proficiency with machining (mill, lathe, grinder) and precision fitting

- Experience with CNC machining, including 2D/3D tool paths (MasterCAM, WorkNC, SolidWorks, or CATIA experience preferred)

- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems within dies or moulds

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

- Flexibility to work rotating shifts and at both the Cambridge and Woodstock facilities

About the Company

We’re a world-class automotive manufacturer with three state-of-the-art facilities located right here in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. As Canada’s top-producing automotive manufacturer, we build the gas and hybrid models of the Toyota RAV4, as well as the Lexus RX and Lexus NX.

At TMMC, we’re more than just a leading employer - we’re a proud member of the community. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, we strive to be a good corporate citizen. We’re committed to sending zero waste to landfill every year and actively support local nonprofit organizations through philanthropic efforts.

Join a supportive team that values innovation, sustainability, and community leadership. Push boundaries and achieve more than you ever thought possible - right here at home.

The Process

Thank you for your interest in joining TMMC We’re excited to review your application and aim to get back to you within 1–3 business days. You can expect to hear from us by email or text, so please keep an eye on your inbox and don’t forget to check your junk or spam folder just in case. Please note: TMMC does not use AI in its selection process.

If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to us at TMMC_Recruitment@toyota.com. We’re here to help

Learn more about our Skilled Trades careers at https://tmmc.ca/en/skilled-trade-jobs/

Equal Opportunity Employer

TMMC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse team. We believe in enabling people to work together and realize their full potential. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. TMMC is a smoke-free property.

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