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Tool & Die Maker

Kennametal
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
All Construction

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

 

Day Shift:  Monday- Friday, 8 hours per day.  Start time negotiable

 

Pay: $48.19/hr

 

Kennametal, a Global company with approximately 10,000 employees worldwide, focuses on Energy, Mining, Aerospace, and Machine Tool Technologies. We have a cutting-edge manufacturing plant in beautiful Victoria BC. Our team is world recognized for making core drill components for NASA’s Perseverance Rover on planet Mars.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate, maintain and repair press tooling for tungsten carbide production
  • Fabricate, maintain and repair press robot arms/end effectors
  • Fabricate, maintain and repair process fixtures for all departments
  • Support plant equipment and maintenance department with machining services and technical support
  • Press die-set maintenance support
  • Continuous improvement of the process
  • Technical support for production employees

 

Tool Maker Duties:

  • Fabricate and maintain press tooling, fixtures, robot end effectors and equipment
  • Machining – milling, turning (manual/CNC)
  • Wire and sinker EDM experience is an asset
  • EDM drill experience is an asset
  • Use CAD/CAM software (primarily Autodesk Inventor & MasterCAM)
  • Grinding
  • Steel hardening
  • Brazing
  • Hand work, fitting and polishing
  • 3D printing
  • Able to read/interpret engineering drawings and CAD drawings
  • Able to understand written and verbal communication that ensures safety and accuracy in all aspects of the job
  • Troubleshooting – teamwork with others to resolve issues to ensure continuity of production

 

Education, Training and Experience: 

  • BC Ticket as a Tool and Die Maker or interprovincial red seal certification
  • Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills and CAD/CAM software experience.
  • Good interpersonal and organization and teamwork skills. 
  • Able to work well within a team environment.