Tool & Die Toolmaker

Omex Manufacturing ULC•Stratford, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Die Maker will work closely with the Toolroom Supervisor and the production team to support on-going production requirements at Omex Manufacturing ULC. The position requires the Tool & Die Maker to complete preventative maintenance, adjustments and improvements to a variety of tools, fixtures and jigs with a strong focus on stamping dies, both progressive and transfer. Most preventative maintenance and improvements are completed in a segregated, climate controlled, quiet area away from production.

Requirements

An Ontario or Inter-Provincial Tool & Die Maker Certificate (430A)
Available for shift work and overtime as required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and sound decision making.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills and team work.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
Work independently and take initiative.
Communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
Work in a professional and cooperative manner.
Strong team player, able to interact with all levels within the organization.
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA).
Follow all Omex Manufacturing ULC company policies.
Willingness to take additional training courses, as required.
Achieve performance requirements in a responsible and economical manner.
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Omex Manufacturing ULC Code of Conduct.
Maintain a tidy and organized area.

Responsibilities

Stamping die maintenance including, but not limited to sharpening, polishing, welding, replacing broken and worn parts and components.
Troubleshoot tooling issues both mechanical and electrical (die protection sensors) to ensure consistent production and part quality.
Contribute to and maintain an up-to-date electronic tooling log consisting of troubleshooting notes, corrective actions made, MRO inventory consumed, etc.
Read and interpret drawings and specifications of fixtures, tools, dies, and stamping tooling.
Provide input for equipment or tooling modifications.
Operate cranes to safely move, split and close stamping dies.
Operate a variety of machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, bore, grind and shape the piece being worked on to specific requirements.
Participate in and provide on the job training with other maintenance and tooling team members including apprentices.
Other duties as assigned.