Tool & Die Maker

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear‑resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency.

Monday‑Friday, 8 hours per day. Start time negotiable.

$48.19/hr

• Fabricate, maintain and repair press tooling for tungsten carbide production
• Fabricate, maintain and repair press robot arms/end effectors
• Fabricate, maintain and repair process fixtures for all departments
• Support plant equipment and maintenance department with machining services and technical support
• Press die‑set maintenance support
• Continuous improvement of the process
• Technical support for production employees

• Fabricate and maintain press tooling, fixtures, robot end effectors and equipment
• Machining – milling, turning (manual/CNC)
• Wire and sinker EDM experience is an asset
• EDM drill experience is an asset
• Use CAD/CAM software (primarily Autodesk Inventor & Master
  
  CAM)
• Grinding
• Steel hardening
• Brazing
• Hand work, fitting and polishing
• 3D printing
• Able to read/interpret engineering drawings and CAD drawings
• Able to understand written and verbal communication that ensures safety and accuracy in all aspects of the job
• Troubleshooting – teamwork with others to resolve issues to ensure continuity of production

• BC Ticket as a Tool and Die Maker or interprovincial red seal certification
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and CAD/CAM software experience.
• Good interpersonal and organization and teamwork skills.
• Able to work well within a team environment.