Tool & Die Maker

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.