Tooling Technician

This person will be responsible to fabricate/repair tooling, gages and machine components. Will maintain a safe working environment and report safety problems; support maintenance with machine repair work; support engineering departments in developing and building new tooling; fabricate/modify components for machine improvement; repair molds; build gages; and support the department needs

Performance Expectations

·        Operate various drills, mills, and lathes as needed

·        Thread and Taper Shafts (Metric, Standard, Acme)

·        Hold close tolerances (+ or – 4 decimal places)

·        Use of Calipers

·        Use of Micrometers

·        Use of various other industry related tools and gauges

·        Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and blueprint reading skills. Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and calculate product dimensions and tolerances

Credentials

·        High School Diploma or equivalent

Desired Characteristics

·        Must have mechanical aptitude

·        CNC coding and machining a plus

·        Welding experience a plus

·        Safety – Identify and follow safety protocol per Tooling JHA standard.

·        Knowledge of 5S a plus

·        Punctuality

·        Self-Motivated

·        Positive communication skills required

·        Knowledge of hand and pneumatic tools a plus

·        Knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and height gauges

·        Trouble shooting skills a plus

·        Strict attention to detail

·        Blue print reading a plus

·        Experience in die maintenance a plus

What GF Linamar Has To Offer

·        Opportunities for career advancement.

·        Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

·        Social committees and sports teams.

About Us

GF Linamar is a joint venture between Switzerland-based Georg Fischer, Ltd. and Canada-based Linamar Corporation. The company die casts aluminum and magnesium to produce lightweight powertrain, driveline, and structural components for the automotive industry in the North American automotive market.

GF Linamar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. GF Linamar encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.