Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

Magna International Inc.•Concord, CA

36d

About The Position

A Tool & Die Maker is responsible for creating, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, and special guiding and holding devices that allow machines to manufacture a variety of products. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software, and operating machine tools to cut, shape, and finish metal and other materials Please note this opportunity is for an afternoon shift (2pm-10am)

Requirements

Secondary School diploma or equivalent
Licensed Tool & Die Maker (completed 4 year apprenticeship)
2+ years tool and die making experience, in an automotive manufacturing environment
Excellent mathematical and mechanical aptitude
Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills
Able to span all shifts and weekends, as required
Proven experience in maintenance of plant and equipment
Able to recognize all North American symbols
Comprehensive knowledge of related codes, health, safety and environmental standards and regulations

Responsibilities

Build new dies and tooling by preparing various materials from drawings and specifications and constructing dies and tooling from prototypes, by lay out, setting up, machining and fitting metal stock.
Repair and test dies and tooling by layout, setting up machining and finishing metal stock.
Verify conformance of repaired dies or tooling to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances and alignments, consistently working to close tolerances.
Operate a variety of machine tools to cut, mill, grind or otherwise repair work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish.
Operate crane to remove and/or relocate dies to specific work stations/equipment.
Dismantle and repair or replace die parts, tooling or bender fixtures, fitting and assembling parts and testing repaired dies for proper operation, operating press as required.
Fit and assemble tools and then test completed tooling for operation by proving out in a press, unit or fixture.
Provide assistance and guidance to Tool & Die Apprentices. In the process of building tooling, verify tool designs for feasibility and functionality before completion feeding back any modifications or concerns to supervisor.
Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on both internal and external customer satisfaction
Promote and comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times.
Any other reasonable duty required by Management. Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.