Brampton, ON Full-Time | Permanent Dayshift | Monday to Friday $30.00 - $38.00/hour, based on experience
Kelly is recruiting on behalf of Horstman Canada, a well-established manufacturer in Brampton, Ontario, for an experienced Tool & Die Maker to join their Manufacturing Engineering team.
This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Tool & Die professional who enjoys a mix of die maintenance, troubleshooting, tooling modifications, and hands-on manufacturing support. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production operations by maintaining tooling, responding to production-related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
What's In It For You? Stable, long-term career opportunity with an established manufacturer
Minimal overtime
Quarterly bonus program
3% RRSP matching program after one year
Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Opportunity to learn from experienced trades professionals
Future growth potential, including succession opportunities within the team
Early finish every Friday
What You'll Be Doing Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify tooling and dies
Support production by responding to tooling-related issues and minimizing downtime
Diagnose and resolve die, fixture, and tooling concerns impacting quality or production
Perform tooling modifications and adjustments to support engineering and production requirements
Operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and other toolroom equipment




Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
Machine precision components to required tolerances
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling performance and process efficiency
This position is approximately: 60% manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and repairs
40% toolmaking, fabrication, and modifications
What We're Looking For Minimum 5 years of Tool & Die, toolroom, or related skilled trades experience
Strong experience with die maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment
Strong manual machining experience with mills, lathes, and grinders
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
Robust understanding of machining tolerances and precision measurement
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Strong Assets Automotive manufacturing experience
High-volume manufacturing experience
Experience modifying tooling, fixtures, and production equipment
Experience troubleshooting automated transfer systems
Experience adjusting tooling to address part geometry or quality concerns
CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
Schedule Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Minimal overtime
$30.00 - $38.00/hour, based on experience

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📌 Tool & Die Maker (Ontario)
🏢 Kelly Professional & Industrial
📍 Ontario