Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

Magna International Inc.•Woodbridge, VA

37d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Grade 12 education or equivalent
Certificate of qualification - Tool and Die Maker
Good English (both written and verbal) communication skills
Must possess strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to determine root cause and recommend countermeasures
Knowledge of Progressive Die design / Function
Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision on large Progressive Dies, Auto Transfer Dies, Hand Transfer Dies, Cut off Dies and Benders
Ability to Machine components to tight Tolerances and high surface finish
Read and interpret documents such as blue prints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations
Must be available to work rotating shifts and overtime when required
Valid Crane Operator license
Knowledge of WHMIS/GHS

Nice To Haves

Five years related experience and / or training in an automotive production environment
Mould Maker Certificate of qualification
Valid forklift license
Knowledge of CNC equipment and programming
Basic understanding of the computer
Ability to program operate sink / wire EDM
Familiar with CAD Modeling (Mastercam, SolidWorks, ESPRIT. Inventor)
TIG welding experience
Automotive manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Support shift with completing open action items.
Production coverage / Change Over's / Manufacturing Spares / Preventative Maintenance / C.I.'s/ Predictive Maintenance
Carry out daily pre-start Crane and Toolroom inspection sheet
Maintain a clean and organized Toolroom / 5S
Ensure clear communication of production related issues are passed onto all shifts and outstanding work is prioritized to be continued.
Maintain good communication with Supervisor and Team Leaders by way of verbal discussions and Email
Inspects and troubleshoots new tools and progressive dies
Operates Toolroom equipment effectively and safely
Assists in the tooling process as assigned while meeting the established customer requirements
Modify, repair and trouble shoot progressive dies while working to very close tolerances from blueprints, sketches and samples
Maintains documentation and preventive maintenance requirement of progressive dies
Manages daily priorities for attainment of customer satisfaction, while also meeting production schedule commitments to achieve business objectives
Performs assigned tasks within given timeframes and monitors/reports progress to the Tool and Die Team Leader or designate