Tool Room Apprentice

**Job Title**:Tool Room Apprentice

**Reports to**: Toolroom Manager

**Job Purpose Summary**: Entry level tool room position performing assigned tool room tasks such as new tool build, tooling maintenance and repair work on production dies in a safe and efficient manner.

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Perform tooling maintenance on dies and follow all applicable work instructions as per tooling maintenance requests assigned by the Tool Lead Hand
- Assist Tool Room Lead in maintaining tooling spare parts by taking inventory
- Complete emergency tooling maintenance and troubleshooting requests immediately/as requested to meet production schedule
- Verify conformance of machined and/or repaired tools to specifications by checking dimensions / clearances / alignments
- Make parts for various plant machines and tools as required
- Fit and assemble parts and test completed tools for proper operation
- Set up and carefully monitor tools for first time try outs and perform inspections prior to removing tooling from the machine
- Advise Tool Lead Hand when tooling maintenance assignments cannot be completed as planned and raise any tool room equipment safety concerns and/or other safety concerns immediately
- Complete tooling maintenance requests and description of work performed in Plex ERP system and tag the dies appropriately
- Ensure all dies and tools are ready for production as per schedule, to avoid interruption of production and minimize unnecessary downtime
- Clean tooling as required
- Comply with the Company’s 5S procedures by contributing to continuous improvement, productivity, quality, cost reduction, safety and housekeeping
- Responsibilities as outlined in Accurate’s Quality Management System per SOP-400-03, Core Training Matrix (roles and responsibilities to satisfy IATF 16949)
- Assume other responsibilities and tasks as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company

**Expectations**:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum one-year experience in a Manufacturing environment is required
- Direct experience in a welding/stamping facility is preferred
- Ability to use hand tools and operate tool room machines
- Ability to read engineering drawings and knowledge of GD&T
- Understanding of quality control principles and processes
- Intermediate understanding of English language (oral and written)
- Basic Computer skills
- Must be physically capable of performing work required with excellent hand-eye coordination
- Willingness to learn on the job, flexible with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly in a fast-paced environment both within a team or independently

**Certifications**:Working towards Licensed Tool and Die Maker Certificate Ontario/Red Seal (430A) is preferred

**Term**:Full time - permanent.

**Working Conditions & Equipment used**

The employee is exposed to high noise levels from operating machines and on the plant floor. Potential hazards from moving equipment and machine parts and skin exposure to cutting and drawing oils.

The employee is required to stand, walk, pull and bend to the floor and should have the ability to lift 30 pounds.

The employee will be required to operate the tool room machines and punch presses.

**The employee is expected to follow all health and safety rules and regulations as outlined in the Accurate Machine and Tool Handbook and as outlined by the Occupational Health & Safety Act in effect.**

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

**Salary**: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON L3R 0H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Tool and Die: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person