Tool Room Trainee

Position Summary  

The Tool Room Technician will set up and prepare die cast tooling for production (changeover/assembly), clean die cast tooling components and other related equipment, organize, measure and order die cast tooling components and work closely with their supervisor to maintain tooling. The Tool Room Technician is responsible for performing tooling setups, tooling maintenance, and other related activities.  

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables   

• Collect, compile, measure, summarize and record data gathered during measuring.  

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in order to ensure compliance with published specification.  

• Inspect and evaluate tools to identify defects. 

• Track and report tool life and cost based on consumption and production records.  

• Perform laboratory housekeeping.  

• Maintain laboratory recognition / accreditation.  

• Issue and keep record of exchanging tools.  

• Co-operate with Production Department to optimize tooling consumption, spoilage reduction and technical support.  

• Monitor the quantity and quality parameters dependent on the condition of tools, report low stock to principals. 

• Maintain required tool stock levels, manage the tools rotation and supervise polishing.  

• Collect and archive technical parameters.  

• Review tools about quality; license for production.  

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of systems, including performing internal audits as required.   

• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations, rules, procedures and policies. Comply with all environmental requirements as stipulated in ISO and SQF procedures and guidelines on Health & Safety.   

• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience  

• Attention to detail  

• Ability to work to specifications   

• Team-player attitude  

• Problem solving skills  

• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. 

• Must be able to work independently and to organize own work. 

• Knowledge of technical drawing  

• Ability to set up and operate various metalworking machinery such as lathes, mills, drills, and precision grinding machines. 

• Ability to hold tight tolerances of .0001” 

Physical Demands  

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.  
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)  
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)  
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)  

Lift/Carry  10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   F  
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  F  11-25 lbs   F  
Stand  O   
Walk  O   
Sit  O   
Manually Manipulate  O   
Reach Outward  O   
Reach Above Shoulder  O  
Climb  O  
Crawl  O  
Squat or Kneel  O  
Bend  O  

Other Physical Requirements  
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)  
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking  
Sense of Touch  
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines  
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment  

Work Environment  
  
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.  

Reasonable Accommodations Statement  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.