Are You an Experienced Tool & Die Maker Looking for Your Next Opportunity?

Your skills matter. Your experience matters. We want to hear from you!

Guelph Manufacturing Group (GMG) is looking for a skilled Tool & Die Maker or Tool & Die Lead Hand to join our manufacturing team in Guelph, Ontario.

If you have hands-on experience with progressive dies, transfer dies, troubleshooting, die repairs, and maintenance in a metal stamping setting, this could be the chance you’ve been looking for.

We value tradespeople who take pride in their workmanship, enjoy solving technical problems, and know how to keep production running efficiently. Whether you are an experienced Tool & Die Maker or ready for additional leadership responsibilities, we would like to hear from you.

Why Join Guelph Manufacturing Group?

GMG has been part of automotive manufacturing since 1965. As a family-owned company with three manufacturing facilities in Guelph, we have built our reputation on quality, precision, and manufacturing expertise.

· Work with progressive and transfer dies in an established automotive manufacturing environment.

· Put your troubleshooting, die repair, and maintenance skills to work.

· Take on challenging tooling projects and help improve manufacturing processes.

· Work alongside experienced tradespeople, maintenance teams, and engineering professionals.

· Contribute your knowledge to a company that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

· Explore opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as a Lead Hand.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve progressive and transfer dies used in metal stamping.

· Diagnose tooling problems and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.





· Perform preventative maintenance and die adjustments to maintain production quality.

· Read and interpret tooling drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.

· Build, modify, and repair dies, fixtures, jigs, and precision tooling components.

· Operate conventional machining equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, drills, and EDM equipment.

· Inspect and measure tooling components using precision measuring instruments.

· Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve tooling issues.

· Assess tooling condition and identify opportunities to improve die performance and reliability.

· Support safe and productive press operations and follow established maintenance procedures.

· Follow all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.

For Lead Hand candidates: Additional responsibilities may include coordinating tooling priorities, providing technical guidance, and supporting daily workflow.

What We’re Looking For

Required qualifications

· Valid Tool & Die Maker trade certification/licence.

· Minimum 4 years of hands-on Tool & Die experience.

· Practical experience repairing and maintaining progressive dies in a metal stamping environment.

· Experience working with transfer dies.

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to read and interpret complex tooling drawings and blueprints.





· Experience using precision measuring tools and conventional machining equipment.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Additional experience that would be an asset:

· Automotive stamping or automotive parts manufacturing experience.

· Overhead crane certification or operating experience.

· Welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems knowledge.

· Experience improving die performance and reducing production downtime.

· Previous Lead Hand, mentoring, or team leadership experience.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

If you are an experienced Tool & Die Maker who enjoys hands-on work, troubleshooting challenging tooling problems, and being part of a manufacturing team, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and take the next step in your Tool & Die career with Guelph Manufacturing Group!

We appreciate all applications. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guelph Manufacturing Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Ontario legislation. Please let us know if you require accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$38.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- What Shifts are you able to work: Days, Afternoons, NIghts
- Do you have experience working with transfer dies?
- Do you have hands-on experience repairing and maintaining progressive dies in a metal stamping environment?

Experience:
- Tool and Die : 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Tool and Die License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Tool & Die Maker / Lead Hand – Automotive Stamping (Guelph)
🏢 Guelph Manufacturing Group
📍 Guelph