Tooling Operations and Maintenance Lead

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

The Tooling Lead Senior is responsible for managing and overseeing the full lifecycle of all production tooling and related equipment. This role ensures tools are tracked, calibrated, properly maintained, and consistently available to support manufacturing operations. The position plays a key role in improving tooling systems, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with internal safety and quality standards while leading complex tooling projects and mentoring junior personnel.

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of production tools, including calibration, repair, replacement, and inventory tracking.
• Maintain an organized tooling inventory, control systems, and documentation.
• Coordinate calibration schedules and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory quality requirements.
• Monitor tool performance, diagnose technical issues, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to implement corrective actions.
• Identify tooling needs and support procurement activities, including requisition creation and vendor engagement.
• Lead tooling standardization efforts, preventive maintenance initiatives, and other cost-saving strategies.
• Maintain a safe and organized tooling workspace in alignment with 5S principles.
• Train operators and employees on proper tooling usage, care, and return procedures.
• Lead complex tooling projects with minimal oversight and act as a subject‑matter expert.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding tooling readiness, risks, and improvement plans.
• Review and guide work performed by junior tooling personnel.

• Manage full lifecycle of production tools including calibration, repair, replacement, and inventory tracking.
• Maintain organized tooling inventory, control systems, and documentation.
• Coordinate calibration schedules and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory quality standards.
• Monitor tool performance, assess technical issues, and collaborate with engineering/maintenance to implement corrective actions.
• Identify tooling needs and support procurement activities, including requisitioning and vendor engagement.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives through tooling standardization, preventive maintenance, and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain a safe, organized tooling workspace aligned with 5S principles.
• Train employees on proper tooling usage, care, and return procedures.
• Lead complex tooling-related projects with minimal oversight.
• Interface with upper management regularly to provide updates on tooling readiness, risks, and improvement plans.
• Review and guide work of junior tooling personnel.

• Experience in tooling…