Tool and Die Technician

Join Our Team as a Tool & Die Technician at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Ancaster, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $75,000 - $88,000 annually Vacancy Type:
Existing Position

As our next Tool & Die Technician, you’ll support the safe and efficient preparation of tooling and tool rigs used in manufacturing operations. Your expertise in tool and die making, production tooling, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement will be essential to producing high-quality components on time and at a competitive cost.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mentorship Opportunities:
  Develop your expertise by working alongside experienced skilled-trades and manufacturing professionals
• Employee Empowerment:
  Join a culture that encourages employees to take initiative and implement meaningful improvements
• Recognition Programs:
  Be recognized and rewarded for your technical contributions and achievements
• Career Advancement:
  Explore opportunities to advance within skilled trades, tooling, and manufacturing operations
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work in a supportive environment where teamwork and technical knowledge sharing are encouraged

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare tooling and tool rigs safely and efficiently for production use
• Apply appropriate tool and die-making techniques to support manufacturing requirements
• Inspect tooling and identify conditions that could affect product quality or production performance
• Perform operational troubleshooting and resolve tooling-related manufacturing problems
• Identify and implement improvements to tooling, processes, and production methods
• Provide day-to-day technical support to employees and manufacturing teams
• Support processes, products, tooling, rigs, and equipment used within the operation
• Communicate tooling conditions, technical concerns, and production requirements to supervisors and technical team members
• Complete effective shift handoffs to maintain clear communication between production shifts
• Participate in continuous improvement meetings focused on quality, service, operations, facilities, safety, and workforce concerns
• Support the training and development of new Manufacturing Technicians and Tool Room team members
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Tool Room environment
• Follow all applicable company policies, procedures, and technical standards
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and applicable Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Ontario Trade Certificate as a Tool & Die Maker
• Minimum three years of relevant Tool and Die experience within a manufacturing facility
• Strong knowledge of tool preparation, repair, adjustment, and production support
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling, process, and equipment concerns
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels
• High level of integrity, maturity, reliability, and dependability
• Strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment

Bonus Points

• If You Have Experience with powder-metal tooling
• Experience preparing or maintaining tooling rigs
• Background in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
• Experience supporting production troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Experience training or mentoring Manufacturing Technicians or apprentices
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous…