Job Description

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary - Paid Bi-Weekly, Direct Deposit 
• Competitive pay rates
• Paid vacation & sick time 
• 10 paid holidays/year
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - 1st of the month after hire date
• Voluntary & Supplemental insurances to choose from
• Short & Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance - all company paid for
• 401K Plan with a company match of 5% - 2nd month after hire date
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance - up to $150/year
• Discounts with nationwide companies (GM, Nissan, Ford, Samsung, hotels, etc.)

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities 

• Leads and directs Toolmakers in daily activities and projects.
• Ensures all equipment and machinery in the department is operating in a safe manner and complies with manufacture specifications. 
• Key person working with customers and Die Shops on new tooling launches and changes ensuring timeline and budget requirements are met. 
• Attend die review and run-off sessions as required at the die shop and in-house at both Samuel facilities in Brantford, Ontario (SMB), and Columbia TN (SMP).  This will ensure the tooling meets our standards and/ or equipment specifications.  
• Assist with Die design of new tooling or die improvements as required by customers and die shops.
• Provide SMP Management Teams with updates on status of Tool builds and delivery.
• Assist in the launch of new Tooling at SMP facility ensuring any issues encountered are reported to the die shop and customer with resolution to issues identified implemented.
• Work with SMB and SMP Toolrooms to ensure all project objectives regarding tooling are being met.
• Provide support to the Samuel Automotive Sales team in pursuing new business and the ability to process customer requests on current SMB and SMP equipment.
• Assist the Samuel Automotive Sales team in getting cost information from die shops for new tooling or tooling improvements as required.
• Manage Die PM Program working with Toolmakers at the SMP Columbia facility.
• Support continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Ensures adherence to all government and companywide safety procedures and 5S guidelines.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

General

• Complies with the designated IATF16949 responsibilities, environmental management system, health & safety and company rules and guidelines.
• Ensures company safety policies are adhered to and safe work habits are utilized by all department personnel and visitors.  Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as always required
• Maintains a high standard of general housekeeping consistent with 5S standards
• Strives for continuous improvement

Position Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Technical Diploma/Degree required in Tool and Die Design or Manufacturing Engineering
• 6-8 years of job-related experience as a Toolmaker in an automotive tooling environment preferred 
   

EOE - Samuel, Son & Co. U.S. Inc. provides equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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