- Tool-Setter
• Set-up and repair cutting tools for production, using process sheets, set-up sheets and tooling drawings
• Perform cutting tool maintenance and simple repair
• Work closely with Engineering on tooling trials and tracking of results
• Update inventory kept in tool-crib
• Continuously improve all areas of operation: safety, quality and housekeeping – actively participate in 5S program
• Continuously monitor machine tool usage
• Inventory control of tooling and misc. items utilizing a computer system
• Maintain inventory control strategies to maximize inventory efficiencies and costs (i.e. min, max, reorder points)
• Distribution of material in the central store
• Data entry and generating basic report - Tool Crib
- • Responsible for maintaining the necessary inventory levels of manufacturing supplies and tools to support production needs (i.e. distribution of materials in the crib)
• Responsible for parts storage integrity. Maintain records of withdrawals and returns of tooling; responsible for maintaining stock levels (replenishment, min/max).
• Responsible for receiving parts (receiving process, paper audit). Responsible for unpacking, quantity and condition inspection. Ensure that all tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet calibration specifications. Maintain the inventory control system (IFS) – charging of parts to equipment/proper account #/work order
• Responsible for IFS cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.
• Responsible for organization and cleanliness of crib area; define stock locations of all items
• Share responsibility with Maintenance for part location within storage area, pre-kitting parts staging and staging area; and repairable parts area
- Completion of secondary school or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- • Previous experience in a tool crib environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of machining components is an asset
• Able to locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets.
• Must be well organized and have the ability to deal with frequent interruptions; be flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.
• Must possess solid knowledge of computer applications and inventory programs i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, IFS, AS400, IFS, etc. for tracking inventory, and planning ordering schedules.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, but also work in teams to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing. Collaborate with buyer to make forecasts and build inventories that are compatible with Linamar’s sales strategies and budgets.
• Possess excellent communication skills (oral and written form) to interact with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers. Talk to customers to get pickup and delivery instructions.
• Moves equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, as required.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
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What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
