Job Title: Tool and Die Supervisor
Job Description
The Tool and Die Supervisor oversees tooling fabrication and maintenance activities, including jigs, fixtures, and precision tooling, to support demanding production requirements in a high-precision environment. This role plans and prioritizes work, ensures tooling readiness and compliance with aerospace quality standards, and provides technical support to resolve complex tooling and dimensional issues. The supervisor leads a skilled trades team in a unionized environment, drives continuous improvement, and ensures a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
Responsibilities
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Plan and prioritize daily and long-term tooling workload in alignment with production schedules and critical path requirements.
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Supervise tooling fabrication and maintenance activities for jigs, fixtures, and precision tooling to support manufacturing operations.
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Ensure all tooling is delivered on time, validated to specifications, and fully ready for use in production.
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Provide technical tooling and metrology support, including laser tracking, alignment, and production line recovery activities.
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Partner closely with Operations and Engineering teams to diagnose and resolve complex tooling and dimensional issues affecting production.
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Ensure strict compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100), engineering requirements, and all applicable safety regulations.
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Maintain tooling configuration control and traceability to support quality and regulatory requirements.
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Develop, implement, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve tooling reliability and extend tooling lifecycle performance.
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Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for tooling-related issues using structured problem-solving methods.
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Manage tooling resources, including scheduling, capacity planning, and coordination of material procurement.
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Coordinate and oversee external vendors and contractors, ensuring on-time delivery, quality workmanship, and technical compliance with specifications.
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Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with 5S standards.
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Lead, coach, and develop a team of skilled trades employees in a unionized environment, providing clear direction and regular feedback.
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Apply and administer the collective agreement fairly and consistently in collaboration with union representatives.
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Drive employee engagement, accountability, and ongoing skill development within the tooling team.
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Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste across tooling processes.
Essential Skills
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Red Seal Tool & Die License.
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Minimum of 10+ years of experience in tooling, fabrication, and/or precision manufacturing.
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At least 5+ years of leadership experience supervising technical or skilled trades teams.
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Proven ability to lead and supervise tool and die activities in a high-precision environment.
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Strong expertise in tooling fabrication, repair, maintenance, and machining.
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Proficiency in interpreting and working from blueprints and technical drawings.
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Hands-on troubleshooting skills for tooling and die issues affecting production.
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Experience working with tight tolerances and high-precision manufacturing requirements.
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Knowledge and experience with AS9100 aerospace quality standards.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Experience supervising unionized employees and working with collective agreements is strongly preferred.
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Background in metrology techniques, including laser tracking and alignment, is an asset.
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Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Experience managing external vendors and contractors for tooling-related work.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Engineering.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead, coach, and develop skilled trades employees.
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Organizational skills to maintain configuration control, traceability, and structured maintenance programs.
Why Work Here?
Join a high-precision manufacturing environment that values technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. You will lead a skilled and engaged trades team, contribute directly to production success, and work closely with cross-functional partners on complex and challenging projects. The organization promotes a culture of fairness, collaboration, and professional growth, offering opportunities to expand your leadership capabilities while driving meaningful improvements in tooling reliability and performance.
Work Environment
This role operates primarily on a day shift schedule, with an on-call rotation of one week approximately every five weeks. You will work in a high-precision, manufacturing and tooling environment that adheres to aerospace quality standards and 5S principles, emphasizing cleanliness, organization, and safety. The work involves close collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and external vendors, as well as hands-on interaction with tooling, metrology equipment, and precision manufacturing processes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mississauga, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,ON.
Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
