Toolmaker

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

• Salary Range: $40.10 – $44.06 per hour
• Preparation and maintenance of existing tooling according to requirements.
• Effectively identify day to day tooling issues and implement corrective action where required
• Cleaning of all production tooling to ensure on time delivery and schedule adherence goals are met
• Ensures that all tooling is safe and production ready at the time it is returned for production use following correct PM process
• Ensures Leader is advised when assignments cannot be completed as planned.
• Supports coordination of engineering changes
• Supports maintenance of spare parts
• Prepares and tests tools by laying out / setting up / machining.
• May design / make tools / templates to produce prototype parts of various materials including generating bill of material and complete fabrication and validation.
• Capable of identifying and utilizing external resources (vendors, contractors, technical support, etc.)
• Verifies conformance of machined and or repaired tools to specifications by checking dimensions / clearances / alignments.
• May make parts of various plant machines and tools as required.
• Fits / assembles parts and test completed tools for proper operation.
• Sets up / monitors tools for first time try outs.
• Performs inspections prior to removing tooling from the machine.
• Assist in developing the team as required and to assist with mentoring the toolmaker apprentices
• Actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives
• Continuously adhere to and apply the Magna Employee’s Charter, the Magna Corporate Constitution, and the Magna Operational Principles in all aspects of position and interaction with others.
• Effective use of MDV’s Escalation Process.
• Compliance to IATF customer requirements
• Attends all scheduled meetings and training.
• Understands and follows established rules, procedures and policies relating to position.
• Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Assertive and self motivated, able to analyze and prioritize tasks
• Intimate knowledge of equipment and processes within scope of job. Certified in use of all required equipment including CNC machines and tig weld tools and dies
• Constantly open to new ideas, open to change and CI, capable of moving ideas into actions
• Skilled in root cause analysis and proven troubleshooting skills in related production equipment.
• Creative problem-solving skills are essential
• Working knowledge of GD&T & SPC

Education and Job Qualification:

• Ontario C of Q Toolmaker
• 5 years experience in transfer stamping environment
• Able to communicate in English (both verbal and written)
• Must have Toolbox/Tools to carry out Tool & Die tasks.
• All Tool Room equipment including overhead cranes.
• Experience in transfer die troubleshooting (die repair, tig welding
• Knowledge in progressive stamping die-set servicing and maintenance
• Inspection equipment (micro meter, height indicator, etc.)
• Various steel and lubricants.
• Administer and execute the preventative maintenance program.

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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

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