tool and die maker
Posted on September 10, 2026 by Employer details Abarth Machining This link will open in a new window
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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces . Inspect final products. Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders. Test prototypes and production tools. Instruct apprentices. Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. Program CNC machine tools. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Realize machine castings to make metal molds, core boxes and precisely shaped models. Set up and operate electrical discharge machines (EDM). Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates. Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining. Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools. Computer and technology knowledge: AutoCAD. Specialized machining processes: Plasma ARC. Laser beam. Water jet. Metal mould-making experience: Blow moulds. Injection moulds. Compression moulds. Transfer moulds. Rotational moulds. Thermal forming moulds. Vacuum forming moulds. Patternmaking experience: Metal patternmaking. Core boxes. Production pattern equipment. Plastics patternmaking. Tool and die fabrication experience: Gauge blocks. Jigs and fixtures. Metal cutting, forming or bending dies. Compound or progressive transfer dies. Forging die. Extrusion dies. Security and safety: Bondable. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. On call. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Support for persons with disabilities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers . Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .- Location 2693 BARTON STREET EASTHamilton, ONL8E 2J5
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3667162
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Dusty
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces
- Inspect final products
- Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
- Test prototypes and production tools
- Instruct apprentices
- Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
- Program CNC machine tools
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Realize machine castings to make metal molds, core boxes and precisely shaped models
- Set up and operate electrical discharge machines (EDM)
- Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates
- Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
- Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- AutoCAD
Specialized machining processes
- Plasma ARC
- Laser beam
- Water jet
Metal mould-making experience
- Blow moulds
- Injection moulds
- Compression moulds
- Transfer moulds
- Rotational moulds
- Thermal forming moulds
- Vacuum forming moulds
Patternmaking experience
- Metal patternmaking
- Core boxes
- Production pattern equipment
- Plastics patternmaking
Tool and die fabrication experience
- Gauge blocks
- Jigs and fixtures
- Metal cutting, forming or bending dies
- Compound or progressive transfer dies
- Forging die
- Extrusion dies
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-10-29
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