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Skilled Trade - Tool and Die Maker - Oakville, ON

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Oakville, ON
Senior level
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Oakville, ON
Senior level
Maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and improves stamping dies and critical tooling in an automotive manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, die repair scheduling, diagnostics, process improvements, downtime reduction, maintenance documentation, and apprentice training. The role requires a Tool and Die Maker Certificate of Qualification 430A and availability for rotating shifts.
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Tool and Die Makers are paid a top hourly base rate of $53.00 per hour plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. 

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. 

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow!  We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation. 

As we continue our journey to establish the Oakville Assembly Complex as a Technical Centre of Excellence, we are seeking qualified applicants for opportunities within our skilled trade workforce for Tool and Die Makers.

Responsibilities

YOUR IMPACT

  • Directly influencing the precision, quality, and efficiency of our world-class vehicles
  • Adhere to all health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards
  • Maintain Equipment and Dies in a safe & efficient manner
  • Apply exceptional craftsmanship and problem-solving skills
  • Effectively maintain and troubleshoot critical tooling and dies
  • Proactively collaborate with team members to anticipate and resolve complex challenges to ensure seamless production processes
  • Providing troubleshooting and diagnostic excellence
  • Participate in the training of Tool & Die Maker apprentices as required
  • Coordinate die repair and preventative maintenance scheduling to meet job deadlines
  • Generate and implement cost savings and process improvement suggestions
  • Participate in problem-solving meetings to help eliminate all downtime
  • Accurately enter data into the maintenance tracking system, ensuring to track time and details to allow follow-up and root cause analysis 
  • Assist other trades/operators as required
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Has satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship training course in the trade concerned and has obtained a Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) 430A (if a Certificate of Apprenticeship has not been attained, applicants with 8 years of experience in the trade after receiving the Certificate of Qualifications (CofQ) (430A) will be considered)
  • Must be able to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) on a rotating schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Setup and operation of CNC Milling machines
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Aluminium Stamping experience
  • General knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerances (GD&T) and Forming Limit Diagrams (FLD)
  • Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels, and pierce operations 
  • Experience in:
    • A fast-paced automotive heavy stamping facility
    • Working in Class ‘A’ die repair
    • Stick and TIG welding on castings and tool steel
    • Operating hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
    • Troubleshooting die issues in tandem presses & transfer presses
    • Operating manual for lathes, mills, surface grinders, radial drills, and metal cutting machines
    • Home line commissioning of stamping dies or tooling, performing internal try-outs, troubleshooting issues during initial run, and making necessary adjustments to meet production specifications

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 
Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes, where needed, upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.     
Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications. 


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