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 improvement methodologies
Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
Experience improving tooling performance, reliability, cost, or setup time
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing and Tool…