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Toolmaker

The toolmaker is responsible for building, assembling, troubleshooting, and maintaining precision tooling and dies to meet design specifications. They will operate manual and CNC machinery, perform bench work, and collaborate with engineers to improve tooling performance.

  • On-site
  • Cambridge, ON
  • Posted Jul 29, 2026
  • Apply by Oct 27, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

We are a leading precision manufacturing company specializing in fineblanking tools, high-precision blanking and forming tools, and spare components. Our process includes CNC machining, wire EDM, tool assembly, and grinding, producing tools that meet the highest standards of accuracy and quality. We are committed to workforce development and offer an established toolmaker apprenticeship program. We are seeking motivated individuals with a pride in craftmanship and an attention to detail from the Tool & Die/Mold Maker trades. Precision Resource offers: Day Shift 4 X 10 hours (Monday – Thursday from 5:00am – 3:30pm) Benefits package including health, dental, life and CI RRSP/DPSP with match Annual bonus based on division profitability Vacation and flexible paid holidays Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs Tuition reimbursement and paid training Work with an established team of long-term employees Responsibilities include: Build, assemble, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain precision tooling and dies. Manufacture and fit tooling components to specified tolerances and design requirements. Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and assembly documentation. Perform bench work including fitting, spotting, polishing, stoning, and precision assembly. Operate manual and CNC machine tools including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses. Perform surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, and jig grinding operations as required. Diagnose tooling failures and implement corrective repairs. Modify tooling to improve performance, reliability, and component quality. Collaborate with Tool Designers and Manufacturing Engineers on tooling improvements. Verify dimensional accuracy using precision measurement devices. Maintain tooling maintenance records and repair documentation. Assist in the fabrication of fixtures, gauges, prototypes, and automation components. Participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities. Qualifications: 1-3 years’ experience with certification as Tool & Die Maker or Mold Maker Experience building and repairing precision tooling and dies Experience working in a manufacturing environment involving stamping, fineblanking, aerospace, or precision components preferred Experience with grinding, fitting, machining, and assembly operations

What you’ll do

The toolmaker is responsible for building, assembling, troubleshooting, and maintaining precision tooling and dies to meet design specifications. They will operate manual and CNC machinery, perform bench work, and collaborate with engineers to improve tooling performance.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience and hold a professional certification as a Tool & Die Maker or Mold Maker. Proficiency in grinding, fitting, machining, and interpreting engineering drawings is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Critical illness insurance • RRSP/DPSP with match • Annual bonus • Vacation • Flexible paid holidays • Wellness program • Employee assistance program • Tuition reimbursement • Paid training

Other relevant skills

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  • Tool and die making
  • CNC machining
  • Wire EDM
  • Tool assembly
  • Grinding
  • GD&T
  • CAD models
  • Blueprint reading
  • Bench work
  • Precision measurement
  • Troubleshooting
  • Surface grinding
  • Cylindrical grinding
  • Jig grinding
  • Root cause analysis
  • Continuous improvement
  • CNC Machining
  • Automation
  • Lathes
  • Polishing
  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Cylindrical Grinding
  • Drill Press
  • Electrical Discharge Machining
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Fabrication
  • Grinding Machine
  • Machining
  • Metal Forming
  • Stamping (Metalworking)
  • Mills
  • Operations
  • Surface Grinding
  • Tooling
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Workforce Development
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Reliability
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Toolmaker
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Toolmakers and Related Workers
  • Tool and Die Makers

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Oct 27, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week