Tooling Coordinator
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About the role
Build the Tooling Behind Great Products.
At Spectra, we're committed to delivering high-quality aluminum products through innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. With five manufacturing facilities across Ontario, we're growing our team and looking for a Tooling Coordinator to help keep our operations running safely, efficiently and on schedule.
As our Tooling Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in supporting production by ensuring the right tooling is available, performing reliably and continuously improving. You'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Sales and external vendors to coordinate tooling repairs, maintenance and new die builds - helping reduce downtime and keep production moving.
If you're mechanically inclined, organized, and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do Review die designs, engineering drawings and customer blueprints to ensure tooling requirements are met Coordinate die repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications and new die builds to support production schedules Monitor tooling inventory, condition and production readiness to ensure dies are available when needed Investigate tooling performance issues using root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions Track tooling performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and overall manufacturing performance Partner with tooling vendors to obtain quotations, manage lead times and coordinate deliveries Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate tooling status and production readiness Support the Die Shop by ensuring tooling is inspected, prepared and available to meet production schedules Maintain tooling records, documentation and workflow using internal software systems Support onboarding and training while promoting a safe, organized and continuous improvement-focused work environment
You'll Thrive in This Role If You... Enjoy solving technical challenges and finding practical solutions Stay organized and can confidently manage multiple priorities Communicate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams Take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work Have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy making processes more efficient Like working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where no two days are the same
Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints Experience coordinating tooling, maintenance or production activities is considered an asset Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology or a related technical field is considered an asset Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software systems Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis or continuous improvement methodologies is considered an asset
What Success Looks Like After your first year, you'll know you're succeeding when you: Consistently keep tooling production-ready to support on-time manufacturing and customer delivery Improve tooling reliability through proactive planning, analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance and new die builds with minimal disruption to production Build trusted relationships with our best-in-class teams and with external vendors Help create a safer, more efficient, and better-organized tooling process across the business
Why Join Spectra? At Spectra, your work has a direct impact on the success of our manufacturing operations. We're committed to creating an environment where people are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas and continue developing their careers.
What We Offer Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement A collaborative team environment where your ideas and initiative are valued Hands-on exposure to Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Continuous Improvement A stable, growing Canadian manufacturer committed to safety, quality and operational excellence The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
If you're looking for a role where your technical knowledge, organizational skills and problem-solving abilities can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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Tooling Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Build the Tooling Behind Great Products.
At Spectra, we're committed to delivering high-quality aluminum products through innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. With five manufacturing facilities across Ontario, we're growing our team and looking for a Tooling Coordinator to help keep our operations running safely, efficiently and on schedule.
As our Tooling Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in supporting production by ensuring the right tooling is available, performing reliably and continuously improving. You'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Sales and external vendors to coordinate tooling repairs, maintenance and new die builds - helping reduce downtime and keep production moving.
If you're mechanically inclined, organized, and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do Review die designs, engineering drawings and customer blueprints to ensure tooling requirements are met Coordinate die repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications and new die builds to support production schedules Monitor tooling inventory, condition and production readiness to ensure dies are available when needed Investigate tooling performance issues using root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions Track tooling performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and overall manufacturing performance Partner with tooling vendors to obtain quotations, manage lead times and coordinate deliveries Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate tooling status and production readiness Support the Die Shop by ensuring tooling is inspected, prepared and available to meet production schedules Maintain tooling records, documentation and workflow using internal software systems Support onboarding and training while promoting a safe, organized and continuous improvement-focused work environment
You'll Thrive in This Role If You... Enjoy solving technical challenges and finding practical solutions Stay organized and can confidently manage multiple priorities Communicate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams Take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work Have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy making processes more efficient Like working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where no two days are the same
Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints Experience coordinating tooling, maintenance or production activities is considered an asset Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology or a related technical field is considered an asset Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software systems Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis or continuous improvement methodologies is considered an asset
What Success Looks Like After your first year, you'll know you're succeeding when you: Consistently keep tooling production-ready to support on-time manufacturing and customer delivery Improve tooling reliability through proactive planning, analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance and new die builds with minimal disruption to production Build trusted relationships with our best-in-class teams and with external vendors Help create a safer, more efficient, and better-organized tooling process across the business
Why Join Spectra? At Spectra, your work has a direct impact on the success of our manufacturing operations. We're committed to creating an environment where people are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas and continue developing their careers.
What We Offer Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement A collaborative team environment where your ideas and initiative are valued Hands-on exposure to Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Continuous Improvement A stable, growing Canadian manufacturer committed to safety, quality and operational excellence The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
If you're looking for a role where your technical knowledge, organizational skills and problem-solving abilities can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.