Tool & Die Maker Apprentice

Omex Manufacturing, ULC located in Stratford, Ontario, produces automotive parts for several major manufacturers, and our product portfolio includes a wide array of stamped, welded, and assembled components.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• $31.45 - $33.70
• Afternoon Shift Premium - $1.00 per hr.
• Paid breaks, including lunch break
• Overtime pay after 40 hours
• Company Paid Benefits, uniforms provided, pension and 2 weeks’ vacation
• Company allowance for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Clean working environment

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The 3^rd year Apprentice Tool & Die Maker will work closely with the Toolroom Supervisor and the production team to support on-going production requirements at Omex Manufacturing ULC. The successful apprentice will expand their knowledge to run machinery and equipment in the tool room and observe and/ or assist the tool and die makers in troubleshooting, sharpening, maintenance, and modifying dies. 

DUTIES OF THE JOB:

• Stamping die maintenance including, but not limited to sharpening, polishing, welding, replacing broken and worn parts and components.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues both mechanical and electrical (die protection sensors) to ensure consistent production and part quality.
• Contribute to and maintain an up-to-date electronic tooling log consisting of troubleshooting notes, corrective actions made, MRO inventory consumed, etc.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications of fixtures, tools, dies, and stamping tooling.
• Assemble tooling and die components, ensuring proper alignment and fit.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and adjust components as needed.
• Utilize precision machinery and equipment to fabricate tooling and die components.
• Employ machining, milling, grinding, and EDM processes to achieve precise tolerances.

• Provide input for equipment or tooling modifications.
• Operate cranes to safely move, split and close stamping dies.
• Operate a variety of machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, bore, grind and shape the piece being worked on to specific requirements.
• Participate in and provide on the job training with other maintenance and tooling team members including apprentices.
• Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics to design tooling and dies.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize designs for functionality and manufacturability.
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on existing tooling and dies to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues to implement timely solutions.

• Work closely with engineering and production teams to understand requirements and provide expertise.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance tooling performance.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of tool and die specifications, changes, and repairs.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
• Work independently and take initiative.
• Work in a professional and cooperative manner and communicate effectively.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA).
• Follow all Omex Manufacturing ULC company policies.
• Willingness to take additional training courses, as required.
• Achieve performance requirements in a responsible and economical manner.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Omex Manufacturing ULC Code of Conduct.
• Maintain a tidy and organized area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Check us out on our website - https://omexmfg.com/ 

OMEX IS A SMOKE FREE PROPERTY

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be interviewing candidates, whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.

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Omex is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to sort, screen, or assess potential applicants for any job postings. All Applications are reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a thorough and equitable evaluation of candidates.