Toolmaker - MTBI Job Cambridge area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Job Description

As a Toolmaker – Machine Tool Builder and Integrator in the Proof of Principle Execution team, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to anticipate, identify, and mitigate technical and process risks. Your work will focus on understanding and defining requirements, and applying a systematic approach to problem-solving to ensure solutions meet customer performance specifications.

We’re looking for a creative thinker—someone who can approach challenges from fresh angles while staying grounded in practical engineering. You should be able to grasp the fundamentals of a problem quickly and develop effective, innovative solutions that are both functional and forward-thinking.

Key Attributes:

Strong conceptual and analytical skills

Hands-on approach to prototyping and testing

Ability to work across disciplines and communicate clearly

Passion for solving complex mechanical challenges

Duties include assembling and validating prototypes to meet performance and functional goals. While the primary focus of this role is Mechanical Assembly and Integration, successful solutions often require a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates mechanics, electronics, and software.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong blend of technical depth and creative problem-solving, with the ability to approach challenges from both practical and unconventional perspectives.

Skills and Responsibilities

Machine, fit and assemble component parts and precision tooling with a quality and timely focus in order to build special-purpose machinery, robotic work cells and factory automation solutions.

Set up and operate various machine tools, such as manual lathes and small mills, and apply knowledge of mechanisms, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures to support the assembly team with new work or rework.

Attend assigned Project Kick-Off meetings (PKO), review scope of work, budget and schedule.

Participate and lead in defining the requirements and concepts for Proof of Principle (POP) projects ensuring an “outside the box” approach, avoiding limitations normal in operations projects.

Attend design reviews to critique design for functionality and robustness.

Review drawing packages at the detail level for fit, function and manufacturability.

Support the needs of the manufacturing department when questions arise.

Ensure that all print updates are completed as required.

Prioritize and track purchased parts and machined details by assembly in conjunction with Inventory Control.

Bench assembly, completing any pre-hosing and involving electrical to pre-wire.

Advise designers of any design issues and collaborate with the team to resolve. Escalate unresolved issues as required.

Assemble and assist in testing activities related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization if applicable.

Contribute to test plans for prototypes and either execute the test plan or support others that are performing the test plan.

Perform rework efficiently to ensure minimal impact to budget and schedule.

Coordinate and participate in tear down and restocking of the POP equipment.

Support creation of labour, material and execution plans for POP projects.

Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.

Maintain a 5S environment.

Travel to support POP execution.

These responsibilities are subject to change as assigned.

Skills Include:

Understand the manufacture of details, review tolerances on prints, understand GD&T and where to apply.

Requires practical knowledge of the operation of all toolroom equipment.

Able to deal with a high degree unknowns up front as challenges are often being solved for the first time.

Adapt quickly to new learnings from prototypes and incorporate findings into solutions.

Strong ability to get to root cause of customer problems and deliver innovative solutions.

Team player able to communicate effectively in status meetings, perform design reviews, and contribute to solving challenging problems.

Strong communication skills and demonstrated…


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