As our next Tool & Die Technician, youโll 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 Youโll 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 Youโll 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 Weโre 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 Room environment
Limited climate control within production areas
Extended periods of standing and walking
Regular interaction with tooling, machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes
Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment
Compliance with lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and all applicable safety procedures
How to Apply
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com. We canโt wait to meet you!
What We Offer
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.
*Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team*
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our companyโs most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
About Johnson Electric Group
The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.
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