Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILL (Ability to do the job)

• Ability to use all tool room equipment and measuring tools
• Ability to work unsupervised and make quick decisions
• Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshooting in Press
• Understanding of draw and trim operations and functions
• Proven ability in aluminum trim die setup including steel entry standards and trap points
• Ability to weld and restore tooling to original condition
• Trouble shooting surface quality issues and implementing corrections, stoning, highlighting and perform changes to meet customer expectations in tooling.
• Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as needed
• Must possess knowledge of casting processes
• Willingness to adapt to change and learn

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some of the physical demands of this position include lifting in excess of 40 pounds. Moving toolboxes around and lifting and standing for extended periods of time.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED

Some of the equipment and tools used for the job are a lathe, mills, surface grinders, mig welder.

Arc welder, tig welder, hand tools, hand grinder, band saw, cut off saw, drill presses of all sizes,

­­­­­­heat treat equipment, cranes, and tow motors.

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED equivalent required: 2-year from a technical college or minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility.

TECHNICAL TRAINING: 

OTHER:  Journeyman certification is preferred: general knowledge of troubleshooting, materials and methods, machines and tools, and practical application of engineering science. Computer knowledge and CNC or EDM and Tig welding but not required; CAD/Blueprint reading and shop math; die building experience is a plus, but not necessary. Basic knowledge in automation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WHAT TYPES?  Tool & Die background in a manufacturing environment; journeyman experience preferred, job shop, hands on; Die Casting background. Welding experience, die construction, basic machining (milling, grinding, turning), sharpening cutting edges, reworking form steels, tig welding, mig welding, arc welding

HOW MUCH?  Minimum 4 years

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.