Tooling Specialist - Whitby

Tooling Specialist - permanent position - $75K to $85K

Location: Whitby, ON.

Qualifications:

* Mold Maker or Tool & Die trade license

* 5 yrs+ of mold and/or tool making experience

* Ability to deal promptly with tooling, quality and productivity issues

* Good communication skills – written and verbal

* Computer skills in MS Word, Excel

* Sense of urgency and accountability

Responsibilities:

• Service / Repair / Diagnose tooling, ensuring following of safety standards (lock-out of power sources, wearing required PPE, etc.)

• Ensure tooling/equipment is functioning properly after making adjustments/repair/maintenance before releasing to Manufacturing

• Lock-Out faulty equipment and ensure tooling is appropriately tagged and advise Shift Supervisor / Team Leader

• Manufacture of tooling, fixtures and other devices as needed and assure through maintenance of same that they are functioning to allow production of products for customers

• Be aware of the quality standards required for the product related to the tooling being serviced and/or built

• As a member of the Engineering Department, promote improvements that are more efficient and maintain safety standards (could include elimination of scrap, improvement of cycle time, etc.)

• Follow good housekeeping standards and keep a safe and tidy work environment

• Ensure that machinery, tooling or other work areas being serviced by you are left clean and organized

• Ensure all machines, lights and pneumatic sources that are not required at the end of shift are shut off

• Ensure that all records, logs, and reports of repairs and maintenance are kept accurately and up to date and communicated to others as needed

• Other duties as applicable to the role