Tool and Die Maker · Ford of Canada

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:23:01 GMT
Engineering

Ford of Canada · Oakville · $53.00 per hour · onsite

At Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it's an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada.

As a Tool and Die Maker, you will directly influence the precision, quality, and efficiency of our world-class vehicles. You will adhere to all health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards.

Responsibilities:

Directly influencing the precision, quality, and efficiency of our world-class vehicles

Adhere to all health and safety rules in compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards

Maintain Equipment and Dies in a safe & efficient manner

Apply exceptional craftsmanship and problem-solving skills

Effectively maintain and troubleshoot critical tooling and dies

Proactively collaborate with team members to anticipate and resolve complex challenges to ensure seamless production processes

Providing troubleshooting and diagnostic excellence

Participate in the training of Tool & Die Maker apprentices as required

Coordinate die repair and preventative maintenance scheduling to meet job deadlines

Generate and implement cost savings and process improvement suggestions

Participate in problem-solving meetings to help eliminate all downtime

Accurately enter data into the maintenance tracking system, ensuring to track time and details to allow follow-up and root cause analysis

Assist other trades/operators as required

Qualifications:

Has satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship training course in the trade concerned and has obtained a Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) 430A

Must be able to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) on a rotating schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Setup and operation of CNC Milling machines

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and supportive team environment

Aluminium Stamping experience

General knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerances (GD&T) and Forming Limit Diagrams (FLD)

Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels, and pierce operations

Experience in:

A fast-paced automotive heavy stamping facility

Working in Class ‘A’ die repair

Stick and TIG welding on castings and tool steel

Operating hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments

Troubleshooting die issues in tandem presses & transfer presses

Operating manual for lathes, mills, surface grinders, radial drills, and metal cutting machines

Home line commissioning of stamping dies or tooling, performing internal try-outs, troubleshooting issues during initial run, and making necessary adjustments to meet production specifications