Our Company

Hammond Manufacturing is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of durable equipment racks, cabinets, enclosures, and power distribution devices. With a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, we are committed to delivering high-quality products for industrial, telecommunications, and electronics applications worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Toolmaker to join our team in Guelph. This role is vital to ensuring efficient operations within our facility. Join us and contribute to a company renowned for its durability and innovation.

Hours of Work: 4:20 PM – 2:20 AM, Monday to Thursday

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

- Layout, fabricate, assemble, and/or repair a variety of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.

INSTRUCTION & SUPERVISION:

- Works closely to support department supervisors.
- Works from detailed oral or written instructions, specifications, sketches, and blueprints of any complexity.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

- Toolmaker’s hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and standard or special tool room machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, shapers, CNC milling machines, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DIRECTION EXERCISED:

- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and policies, and maintain quality specifications.

SCOPE OF WORK & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

- Take and comprehend direction/instruction from the Tool Room Lead Hand.
- Lay out and perform operations to produce or repair tools such as jigs, dies/progressive dies, fixtures, gauges, as well as special machine tools, components, prototypes, etc., from drawings, samples, and tool instructions.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.




- Adhere to all ISO procedures.
- Ensure all required codes, regulations, and safety standards are met.
- Report any variation to safety, quality, or production guidelines and procedures to the supervisor.
- Assist with inspections of close-tolerance work.
- Set up current tools for testing purposes.
- Produce simple drawings and use shop mathematics.
- Utilize shop floor tools—drills, lathes, grinders, mills, etc. (manual or CNC).
- Be familiar with shop techniques, general shop equipment, and shop-run tolerances.
- Perform standard die troubleshooting and repair.
- Provide ongoing support to production.
- Possess a Certificate of Qualification and Apprenticeship in a recognized Machinist or Tool & Die trade.
- Read and interpret CAD, sketches, and blueprints.
- Demonstrate proven experience in fixture design and build.
- Exhibit strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Maintain a high level of customer service and shop support.
- Be familiar with CMMS and Work Order Systems.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

- Basic computer skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Relevant Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) and 3 years’ experience




- Red Seal Certification in Tool & Die or Machinist trade
- Ontario College 3-Year Tool & Die Certificate

If you require accommodation during the application or recruitment phase, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only selected applicants will be contacted. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Hammond Manufacturing does not use AI during the hiring process to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.00-$43.88 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
- Are you comfortable wearing all types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as steel-toe boots, gloves, and safety glasses?
- Are you available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week?
- Have you previously interviewed with or been employed by Hammond Manufacturing?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- What hourly rate or pay range are you seeking?
- What is your availability to start if selected for the position?
- Do you have any pre-planned time off or vacation booked in the next six months?

Experience:
- Tool and Die: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Toolmaker (Guelph)
🏢 Hammond Manufacturing
📍 Guelph