Location: East Gwillimbury, Ontario

Shifts Available: Afternoon (2:00 PM – 10:10 PM) | Night (10:00 PM – 6:10 AM)

Compensation: Up to $40/hour

Shift Premiums: Afternoon – +$0.45/hour | Night – +$0.60/hour

About the Role

On behalf of our valued client, a leading manufacturer in the automotive industry, we’re seeking a skilled Tool and Die Maker to join their team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production efficiency through the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of dies and fixtures that meet exacting quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot and resolve tool and die issues during production with minimal downtime.
- Perform engineering changes, modifications, and repairs to existing tools, dies, and fixtures.
- Build recent tooling and fixtures from strip layout or customer drawings.
- Conduct try-outs and ensure tools meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Test dies in press operations and produce samples according to customer drawings and specifications.




- Perform TIG and MIG welding as required; complete gripper adjustments and rebuild damaged components.
- Implement SPC procedures aligned with customer and quality requirements.
- Complete all related documentation, including preventative maintenance reports, time sheets, and tool inventories within MVP.
- Support the design and development of tooling methods to achieve quick die change objectives.
- Mentor and support apprentices when required.
- Proactively communicate potential issues or process improvements to management.

Qualifications

- Certified Tool and Die Maker (Certificate of Qualification required).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in tool and die making, preferably within an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of press department equipment, nitrogen, and pneumatics.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive, self-starting attitude.

📌 Tool & Die Maker (East Gwillimbury)
🏢 Optalent
📍 East Gwillimbury