Tool and Die Maker
Apply For This JobStart Date: 18-09-2026Date Added: 18-09-2026Status: Accepting CandidatesIndustry: Industrial
Description:Tool and Die Maker
Location: Toronto, ON
Term: Full time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $38 – $41 per hour – depending on experience. OT after 44 hours worked
Shift: Day Shift
– Includes 2 weeks’ vacation
– Benefits after 3 months and pension after 2 years
Scope of Position:
• Makes all types of intricate tools, jigs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges and all types of intricate and complicated dies
• Works from drawings sketches, prototypes, models or instructions
• Computes dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
• Operates a variety of machine tools to prescribed dimensions and finish
• Inspects and tests completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
• Constructs, maintains, calibrates and repairs simple machine shop tools, gauges, dies, fixtures and jigs
JOB DUTIES:
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models
• Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape workpiece to prescribed dimensions and finish
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as venire calipers, micrometers, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) and electronic measuring devices
• Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
• May program CNC machine tools
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of secondary school Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate of qualification in the Trade of Tool and Die Maker
• Completion of a four year (8000 hour) tool and die making apprenticeship program
• Work safely, follow general safety rules and report any hazards in their workplace
• Use equipment, materials and machinery only as authorized
• Consistently follow EHS general rules and procedures and identify and report any workplace hazards
• Apply EHS training knowledge, knowledge of Quality Standards and must follow all ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures
To apply please email your resume to Lisa at: lisa@cantech.agency
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