Toolmaker - MTBI at Life Sciences Systems

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Toolmaker - MTBI

Ready to build, assemble, and bring cutting-edge automation to life?

Join ATS as a Toolmaker and take the lead on precision machining, robotic work cells, and custom factory automation that pushes manufacturing forward.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Benefits:

• 3-6% employee bonus (based on individual and divisional performance)
• 5% RRSP matchStock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• A clean, quiet, and temperature-controlled work environment so you can focus on what you do best.
• Protective gear reimbursement
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Description

As a Toolmaker – Machine Tool Builder and Integrator in the Proof of Principle Execution team, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to anticipate, identify, and mitigate technical and process risks. Your work will focus on understanding and defining requirements, and applying a systematic approach to problem-solving to ensure solutions meet customer performance specifications.

We’re looking for a creative thinker—someone who can approach challenges from fresh angles while staying grounded in practical engineering. You should be able to grasp the fundamentals of a problem quickly and develop effective, innovative solutions that are both functional and forward-thinking.

Key Attributes:

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Hands-on approach to prototyping and testing
• Ability to work across disciplines and communicate clearly
• Passion for solving complex mechanical challenges

Duties include assembling and validating prototypes to meet performance and functional goals. While the primary focus of this role is Mechanical Assembly and Integration, successful solutions often require a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates mechanics, electronics, and software.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong blend of technical depth and creative problem-solving, with the ability to approach challenges from both practical and unconventional perspectives.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Machine, fit and assemble component parts and precision tooling with a quality and timely focus in order to build special-purpose machinery, robotic work cells and factory automation solutions.
• Set up and operate various machine tools, such as manual lathes and small mills, and apply knowledge of mechanisms, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures to support the assembly team with new work or rework.
• Attend assigned Project Kick-Off meetings (PKO), review scope of work, budget and schedule.
• Participate and lead in defining the requirements and concepts for Proof of Principle (POP) projects ensuring an “outside the box” approach, avoiding limitations normal in operations projects.

• Attend design reviews to critique design for functionality and robustness.
• Review drawing packages at the detail level for fit, function and manufacturability.
• Support the needs of the manufacturing department when questions arise.
• Ensure that all print updates are completed as required.
• Prioritize and track purchased parts and machined details by assembly in conjunction with Inventory Control.
• Bench assembly, completing any pre-hosing and involving electrical to pre-wire.
• Advise designers of any design issues and collaborate with the team to resolve. Escalate unresolved issues as required.
• Assemble and assist in testing activities related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization if applicable.
• Contribute to test plans for prototypes and either execute the test plan or support others that are performing the test plan.

• Perform rework efficiently to ensure minimal impact to budget and schedule.
• Coordinate and participate in tear down and restocking of the POP equipment.
• Support creation of labour, material and execution plans for POP projects.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.

• Maintain a 5S environment.
• Travel to support POP execution.
• These responsibilities are subject to change as assigned.

Skills include:

• Understand the manufacture of details, review tolerances on prints, understand GD&T and where to apply.
• Requires practical knowledge of the operation of all toolroom equipment.
• Able to deal with a high degree unknowns up front as challenges are often being solved for the first time.
• Adapt quickly to new learnings from prototypes and incorporate findings into solutions.
• Strong ability to get to root cause of customer problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• Team player able to communicate effectively in status meetings, perform design reviews, and contribute to solving challenging problems.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to document and explain solutions.

• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Health, Safety and Environmental

• All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A Certificate of Qualification as a Machine Tool Builder and Integrator or Tool and Die Maker or equivalent.

Experience:

• Completion of a Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certification of Qualification in the above-mentioned trades.
• Two years hands on experience in integrating and assembly of custom factory automation

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If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary