Junior Tool & Die Technician
The technician assists licensed toolmakers with the assembly, maintenance, and repair of plant production dies and tooling. They are responsible for operating manual machines, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring the toolroom remains organized and efficient.
- On-site
- Woodstock, ON
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Apply by Aug 29, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
"An Equal Opportunity Employer” It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law. Come grow with us...North American Stamping is expanding and looking to hire. We are looking for a Junior Tool & Die Technician to join our team! Regular hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm. Your success is our success… Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers. What you get in return …The most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level, along with a full benefits package. Position summary: The maintenance technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant production equipment, support equipment and building related assets. Primary duty is to ensure that all related equipment is always ready to run at peak efficiency and to facilitate preventative, predictive and general maintenance and complete repairs when deficiencies are found. Works with engineering, production and quality departments to support internal and external customers. The position duties will include, but are not limited to: Assist licensed Toolmakers with die assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and maintenance. Prepare tooling components for fitting, polishing, and spotting. Maintain organization and cleanliness of the toolroom, benches, and storage areas. Transport tools, components, and materials between workstations as required. Operate basic manual machines such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses. Perform rough machining, deburring, and basic surface finishing under supervision. Measure components using calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify dimensions. Assist with cutting, fitting, and modifying steel components as directed by senior Toolmakers. Support routine tool maintenance schedules — cleaning dies, replacing wear components, and lubricating moving parts. Record tool conditions and report damage or wear to supervisors promptly. Assist with changeovers and setup for production trials when required. Prepare die components for assembly, including alignment, spotting, and tryout assistance. Help install springs, dowels, and fasteners in accordance with tool drawings or supervisor direction. Support tool build projects by performing repetitive or secondary assembly tasks. Follow established work instructions and safety procedures. Complete inspection sheets and data entries for tool components. Assist in documenting tool modifications and part tracking for engineering Maintain toolroom supplies and inventory (e.g., cutters, abrasives, hardware). Support loading/unloading of tooling for shipment or repair. Perform general housekeeping and 5S activities in the department. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and training. Qualifications we are looking for include, but are not limited to: Previous experience in a manufacturing or toolroom environment is an asset, but not mandatory; on-the-job training will be provided. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience in safe material handling practices Ability to operate basic manual machine tools such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses. Familiarity with measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and basic inspection techniques. Basic machining, deburring, polishing, and fitting skills under supervision. Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures for tooling and dies is an advantage. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to follow written instructions, engineering drawings, and safety procedures. Willingness to learn and work closely with licensed Toolmakers and other team members. Team player with a proactive approach to organization, cleanliness, and continuous improvement. Basic computer skills for entering data and completing documentation. North American Stamping Group is a privately held company founded in 1978. We continue to explore the most innovative processes and technologies to stay on the leading edge of the automotive industry. Our strategic locations within North America allows us the manufacturing footprint to cover you in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. NASG is an industry leader in the manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies. A Tier II supplier of components, systems, and aftermarket products for the automotive industry with a core business market consisting of seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise, vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window regulators. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection process, please contact Human Resources. North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
What you’ll do
The technician assists licensed toolmakers with the assembly, maintenance, and repair of plant production dies and tooling. They are responsible for operating manual machines, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring the toolroom remains organized and efficient.
Requirements
Candidates should have basic machining skills and familiarity with precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers. While previous manufacturing experience is an asset, the role is open to those willing to learn and follow safety and engineering protocols.
Benefits
• Full benefits package
Listed skills
- Data entryPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Tool and die maintenance
- Manual machining
- Milling
- Lathe operation
- Surface grinding
- Drill press operation
- Measurement instruments
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Height gauges
- Die assembly
- Preventative maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Safety procedures
- Data entry
- 5S
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Machine Tools
- Deburring
- Height Gauges
- Willingness To Learn
- Safety Procedures
- Automation
- Automotive Industry
- Lathes
- Housekeeping
- Cleanliness
- Computer Literacy
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Disassembler
- Drill Press
- Engineering Drawings
- Sales
- Grinding Machine
- Heat Shielding
- Innovation
- Machining
- Material Handling
- Surface Finishing
- Stamping (Metalworking)
- Micrometer
- Mills
- Production Equipment
- Tooling
- Loading And Unloading
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Noise Vibration And Harshness (Automotive)
- Cutters
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Tool and Die Technician
- Tool and Die Maker
- Toolmakers and Related Workers
- Tool and Die Makers
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 29, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week