Tool Room Foreman / Lead Toolroom Machinist
Company: Carpenter Die Casting Company Limited
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift: Day Shift 7:00-4:30 Monday to Thursday
About Carpenter Die Casting Company Limited
Carpenter Die Casting is a 80 year, family owned manufacturer specializing in low to medium volume Aluminum and Zinc high pressure Die Casting. We serve a diverse customer base and are committed to safety, quality, reliability, and operational improvement. We are focused on strengthening our tooling systems and building a stable, high performing operation for long-term growth.
Role Overview
The Tool Room Foreman will lead and manage all tool room operations. This role is responsible for ensuring dies are maintained, repaired, documented, and production ready. The successful candidate will bring structure, accountability, and technical expertise to the tool room while mentoring the team and working closely with production, quality, and maintenance.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Plant Supervisor
Direct Reports: Tool Room Staff, Machinists, Apprentices, Tool Room Support Staff
Collaborates with: Production Supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily tool room operations, prioritize work, and assign tasks.
- Own the complete die maintenance process from inspection through release to production.
- Troubleshoot die related production issues affecting quality, cycle time, or downtime.
- Implement preventive maintenance schedules and ensure compliance.
- Maintain accurate die history, repair documentation, and critical tooling records.
- Oversee fabrication, machining, CNC, grinding, polishing, fitting, and assembly as required.
- Manage tooling inventory, spare components, and vendor coordination.
- Ensure dies are staged and verified prior to production changeovers.
- Train and mentor apprentices and junior staff with a structured development plan.
- Maintain safe work practices and uphold safety standards in the tool room and production areas.
Performance Expectations
- Reduction in tooling-related downtime.
- Improved die readiness and fewer start-up issues.
- High compliance with preventive maintenance schedules.
- Reduction in repeat die failures.
- Documented and organized tooling systems.
- Demonstrated development of tool room personnel.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of tool and die experience in die casting or metal manufacturing.
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Certified Tool and Die Maker, Machinist, or equivalent trade qualification preferred.
- Strong understanding of Aluminum and Zinc die casting processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD outputs.
- Experience with machining, CNC, and manual tooling equipment.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems and structured workflow management preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company RRSP bonus program.
- Overtime pay (if applicable).
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- 2 annual shut downs (3 weeks in summer, 1 week at Christmas)
How to Apply
Submit your resume via Indeed or email to [email protected] with the subject line: Tool Room Foreman Application | Your Name.
Carpenter Die Casting Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.
Pay: $20.77-$42.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
