Maintains, repairs, rebuilds, and modifies production molds and tooling. Operates CNC mills and conventional machining equipment, performs core and cavity work, welds tool materials, troubleshoots hydraulic systems, and services hot runner systems. Reads technical drawings, operates cranes and tool transport equipment, completes documentation, supports safety and housekeeping, and contributes improvement ideas. Requires machining, welding, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic experience, plus toolmaking certification and an associate degree.
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What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
General Job Duties
- Under the direction of the Tooling supervisor, performs repairs, maintenance and engineering changes on production molds.
Specific Job Duties
- Services and maintains assigned tooling and molds. Cleans and services molds in and out of the press. Perform maintenance and repairs on tools in and out of the press. Benches and finishes molds (core and cavity), splits molds, operates mold rotator, loads and unloads trucks and mold carts.
- Makes power, thermocouples and corepull cables. Rebuilds hot runner systems. Services and rebuilds hydraulic cylinders and troubleshoots hydraulic problems with molds.
- Performs work on class "A" surfaces. Removes nicks and performs style and engineering changes on all cavities and cores. Skillfully performs repairs on cores and cavities.
- Operates various machines such as: lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, etc.
- Must be able to fully program CNC Mill.
- Must be able to properly operate Tool Tugger to transport tools.
- Welds (mig, tig and stick) as required.
- Reads drawings and prints.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and works overtime as required.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area.
- Participates in department meetings.
- Completes documentation of activities as required.
- Submits cost reduction and Innovation ideas.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Skills/Experience Required
- 4-6 years continuous machining experience using machines listed in essential functions. Training and experience in electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fields. Welding experience on tool steel and other exotic metals on both core and cavity of tools.
- Required: Minimum 4 years of Nascote Tooling Grade II Experience
- Required: Associates Degree
- Must be able to properly operate Overhead Crane to move and set-up tools for tool work.
- Must be able to perform core and cavity work in Spotting Press.
- Must have good problem solving skills.
- Must have excellent math skills and basic understanding of SPC principles.
- Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
Educational Requirements
- Required: Associate's Degree in Technical Field with an emphasis in Machining and Welding.
Benefits:
- Pay Rate Starting at $39.41 with shift premiums.
- Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.
- Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.
- Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.
- Vision - VSP - Two different plans.
- 401k and matching at 6 months.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- FSA/HSA.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
- Paid Time Off.
- 13 Paid Holidays.
- On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
- Magna Family Scholarship.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Service Award Programs.
- Disaster Assistance Program.
- Profit Participation Program after 2 years.
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.
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