CNC Machinist jobs in London, ON

Tool and Die Maker

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Tool and Die Maker will be responsible for repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and sharpening of progressive transfer dies.

As a Tool and Die Maker at Ursa Manufacturing ULC, an automotive manufacturer of Metal Stampings and Assemblies, you will play a crucial role in the production process. Your responsibilities will involve creating and repairing precision tools, molds, and dies used in manufacturing operations. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure the quality and efficiency of tooling operations.

All hourly employees must be able to do the following during their employment with URSA:

a) Meet production output standards and quality as set by the company

b) Show up on time for every schedule shift

c) Demonstrate an active commitment to health and safety in all aspects of the job

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All die maintenance and repairs
• Preventative maintenance of dies
• TIG welding
• In-press troubleshooting
• Root cause/corrective action implementation
• Lock out/tag out
• Strip Layouts
• Prototype and production samples
• Gage and tooling review / design
• CAD-drawing and blueprint reading competency
• Section repairs
• Repairs of machinery during emergency break downs
• Other duties as requested

REQUIRED SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

• Valid certificate of qualification/license proof required
• Must be able to abide by all URSA policies (including attendance, health and safety etc.)
• Must be able to read and write English
• Highly detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills, tact and diplomacy representing the company with both internal and external customers
• Must be able to perform and use basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to make judgments based on characteristics, cognitive reasoning, pattern recognition, analysis of failure modes
• College diploma or equivalent experience/education

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Licensed Tool and Die certification.
• 2 - 5 years' of experience as a Tool Maker in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal stamping.
• Proficiency in operating manual machines (e.g., mills, lathes, grinders).
• Experience with hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine shop tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Familiarity with steel blanking, metal stamping, and die-making processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce precise, high-quality work
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT:Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a unionized environment.
• Moderate to steady lifting from floor to waist and from waist to shoulder.
• Repetitive use of hands and wrist.
• This position requires a moderate to high degree of standing, walking, stooping/squatting, kneeling, reaching, pulling, or pushing.
• Required PPE at all times on the floor, CSA-approved safety shoes, safety glasses, and proper gloves.
• Able to crouch, bend, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.
• Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color and depth variations and small details visually.
• Precision work, use of lathes, presses, hand tools, die schematics and specialty crafting abilities
• Plant/manufacturing environment; concrete floors, metal parts, assembly machinery, welders, presses, forklifts, cranes, variable temperatures, some outside/dock work (all seasons), moderate to high noise level.
• Punctual attendance to work is required.
• Ensure team compliance to safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Plant/manufacturing environment; concrete floors, metal parts, assembly machinery, welders, presses, forklifts, cranes, variable temperatures, some outside/dock work (all seasons), moderate to high noise level.
• Moderate to high stress environment, just-in-time manufacturing with rapidly changing customer demands

OTHER DUTIES:

• Forklift experience
• Overhead Crane experience
• Perform other duties as required

NOTE: URSA is a multi-shift operation. Successful application for this job does not entitle an employee to a shift ‘guarantee’. If the business needs change, the incumbent may be required to work on, or transfer to a different shift than the starting shift in this posting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $42.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Tool and Die: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person