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 • CAD experience 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. E-Verify Employer SAMST