Licensed Tool & Die Maker (430A) – Brantford Area

Harbinger Network has partnered with a growing, well-established company in the Brantford area that’s looking to add a skilled Tool & Die Maker (430A) to their team. If you’re looking for a stable role with excellent pay, strong benefits, and a balanced work pace—this is an opportunity worth exploring.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of tool and fixture work from concept to completion. Your day-to-day will include:

• Working from blueprints and sketches to build high-quality tooling
• Designing and fabricating simple tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Setting up and programming 3- and 4-axis CNC mills
• Hand-finishing components to tight tolerances
• Selecting the right materials for each job
• Performing brazing and welding (TIG and Stick as required, minimal)

What You’ll Get in Return

This company takes care of its team with a strong compensation and benefits package:

• $43.50/hour starting rate + $0.65/hr afternoon shift premium
• Excellent pension plan (a major long-term perk, and one of the highest we've partnered with)
• Rotating days/afternoons (weekly or biweekly schedule)
• Overtime paid after 40 hours (with a focus on weekday OT, not weekends!)
• Tool flexibility – bring your own or use company-provided tools
• Boot allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development support

What You Bring

• Valid 430A Tool & Die Maker license
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Experience setting up/programming (Mastercam, Gibbs or Edgecam) CNC mills and lathes
• Ability to design and build tooling/fixtures with minimal or no drawings
• Precision mindset with the ability to hand-finish to tight tolerances
• Eligibility to work in Canada without sponsorship

If you’re a licensed Tool & Die Maker who enjoys building, problem-solving, and working in a supportive environment with solid long-term rewards, this could be a great fit.

Contact Harbinger Network to apply!

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada and USA, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to connect exceptional professionals with organizations across North America, delivering talent that integrates seamlessly and makes an immediate impact.

To apply for the position of Tool & Die Maker in confidence, please include an up to date resume to:

Shannon Davies, Director - Manufacturing

Contact phone number: 365-599-5010

Contact email address: shannon@harbingernetwork.ca

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691.

Disclosure:

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $43.50-$44.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Can you program CNC Mills/Lathes using Mastercam?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Licence/Certification:

• 430A Tool & Die Makers license (required)

Work Location: In person