Tool and Die Maker; Midnight

Company Overview

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-inwhite, crash management systems, chassis applications, and cross-car beams. With 8,000 employees, we operate globally. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

• Plan and construct a wide variety of tools, dies, fixtures, and gauges to very close tolerances, or construct more complex units where design is available.
• Perform development work, layout, and difficult toolroom machine operations, fitting, timing, and adjusting, e.g., combination dies for parts or irregular contour, box-type drill jigs with difficult locating or nesting features, ordinary index milling fixtures.
• Dismantle and repair or replace parts of damaged dies and fixtures, fit and assemble parts, and test repaired dies for proper operation.
• Verify conformance of dies, new or repaired, to specification by checking dimensions, cutting clearances, forms, and alignments as required.
• Operate cranes safely to remove and/or relocate dies to specific workstations/equipment.
• Establish and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program, ensuring all tools are properly fit for use.
• Prepare sketches for machining of tool details.
• Perform basic layout inspections of both tooling and manufactured components in press.
• Participate in ongoing continuous improvement processes.
• Takes direction from Supervisor/Lead Hand, as applicable.
• Protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintain safety standards and cleanliness of workplace and equipment as outlined by company policy.
• Respond to other reasonable requests made by management.
• Contribute to a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline are supported and adhered to.
• Ensure full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment.
• Exercise judgment to anticipate potential problems and solve them within appropriate time frames using continuous‑improvement methods.
• Maintain accountability in building, repairing, and maintaining tools and jigs in limited time to meet production and engineering requirements, keeping accurate records, ensuring all tools are in good repair and calibrated as required, and staying up to date on new tooling processes and techniques.
• Establish and maintain relationships with constant two‑way flow of information to convey ideas and pass on knowledge among work peers.

• Recognized technical trade certificate – Tool & Die Maker or minimum 10 years of experience.
• Proficient in reading and working with blueprints.
• Capable of working with a variety of ferrous and non‑ferrous materials.
• Proficient in workshop theory and calculation.
• Ability to work with SPC.

• Competent in all Tool Room machining to close tolerances.
• Able to work with limited guidance and supervision.
• Able to work with others as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to troubleshoot tooling problems and estimate timelines for resolution.

• Retirement Plan
• Perfect Attendance Award
• Service Awards
• Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Home and Auto Group Insurance program
• Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Manufacturing and Production
• Industries:
  Manufacturing