Description

Job description:

The Company: Founded in 1947, Canadian Tool & Die Ltd. (The CTD Group) is a leading North American manufacturer of hydraulic welded cylinders, hubs, spindles, castings, and custom machined components. With multiple facilities across Winnipeg and West St. Paul, CTD is committed to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality solutions to the agricultural, construction, industrial, and mining markets we serve. Position Overview: We are seeking a mechanical and hydraulic press set-up and supervisory/lead hand responsibilities. This role combines hands-on technical tooling expertise with leadership over a production team, ensuring smooth production operations, safety compliance, and team development.

Duties

Key Responsibilities: Technical Duties:

• Set up and adjust mechanical and hydraulic presses, dies, and tooling for production runs.
• Inspect, maintain, and aid in repairing dies to ensure quality and reliability.
• Ability to perform precision machining, fit and assembly of die components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and press issues to minimize production downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on tooling and press equipment.
• Ensure tooling changes and press set-ups meet production requirements for safety, efficiency, and quality.

Supervisor / Lead Hand Duties:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to tooling and press operators.
• Assign work priorities, delegate tasks, and ensure production schedules are met.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members on mechanical and hydraulic press set-up, safety, and best practices.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs to monitor tooling, press operations, and employee performance.
• Enforce company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical or operational issues on the floor.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and quality assurance regarding tooling performance and production needs.
• Maintain accurate shift reports and records of tooling changes, downtime, and repairs.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Journeyperson Tool & Die Maker certification (preferred).
• Previous experience in Tool & Die making, Mechanical and Hydraulic Press Set-Up.
• Previous experience as a Lead Hand or Supervisor in a tooling or production environment is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of press systems and safe press operation.
• Knowledge of Jig and Fixture design is an asset.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and coaching skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, oils, and metalworking equipment.
• PPE (personal protective equipment) provided and required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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