TOOL & DIE MAKER WOODSTOCK, ON $44–$45/HR ABOUT US STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Technology, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
THE ROLE STRIVE is working with a well-established manufacturing company in Woodstock, ON, looking for an experienced certified Tool & Die Maker to join their team. In this permanent, full-time role, you’ll be responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining stamping dies, tools, fixtures, and gauges to support production and reduce downtime.
We’re looking for acertified Tool & Die Maker with strong hands-on experience in a stamping environment. Experience reading blueprints and GD&T;, troubleshooting tooling issues, and maintaining dies is important.
ADVANTAGES Competitive rate of $44 to $45/hour to start
Permanent opportunity
Competitive perks
Stable work environment with opportunities for long-term growth
Opportunity to contribute to tooling improvements and production efficiency
Collaborative team environment
Opportunity to support and mentor Tool & Die apprentices
Strong focus on workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement
RESPONSIBILITIES Build, repair, maintain, and modify metal stamping dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, and jigs
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on stamping dies to help minimize production interruptions and downtime
Troubleshoot tooling issues and identify areas of wear, fatigue, or potential failure
Complete die maintenance, rebuilding, and machining work according to the Toolroom schedule




Perform machining and toolroom work accurately and efficiently using a variety of equipment
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, tooling instructions, and GD&T; specifications
Support Engineering with tooling builds, equipment launches, and related projects as required
Make recommendations to improve tooling life, performance, serviceability, and efficiency
Maintain accurate records of tooling repairs, maintenance, and servicing
Follow established tooling procedures and service instructions
Keep the Toolroom, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and properly maintained
Follow all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and other members of the Toolroom team
Provide guidance and support to Tool & Die apprentices when required
Perform other Toolroom and tooling-related duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS 5+ years of experience building and/or maintaining metal stamping dies is strongly preferred
Certificate of Qualification for a Tool and Die Maker (431A / 430A)
Strong blueprint reading and GD&T; knowledge
Hands-on experience working with stamping dies and tooling
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience operating a variety of toolroom equipment, including mills, grinders, lathes, and hand tools
Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing/toolroom environment
Comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures and elevated noise levels
Must have the necessary hand tools to perform the role
Welding experience with TIG/MIG is an asset
Crane operation certification is an asset
Experience working with stainless steel automotive stamping is an asset
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📌 Tool and Die Maker (Ontario)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Ontario