Tool and Die Maker

Magna International•Birmingham, AL

2d•Onsite

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. Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Requirements

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
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
Must be willing to work and assist Class A toolmakers on Class “A” surface, punch finishing, fine spotting, troubleshooting 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 and rotate shifts
Must possess knowledge of stamping and assembly processes
Willingness to adapt to change and learn

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter).
Maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to improve processes to increase productivity
Tig & Mig welding and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials)
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on all tooling and fills out the pm sheet and keep PM schedules up to date.
Operates a variety of small machines, tools and equipment.
Verifies conformance of machined or repaired dies to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances and alignments.
Sound understanding and knowledge of die work/operations
Sound understanding and machine knowledge, able to run all tool room equipment including measuring instruments
Sound understanding and knowledge of Press and Assembly Operations and Quality procedures
Assist in determining spare parts requirements
Maintain accurate documentation
Train operators and new employees
Recommend modifications to existing equipment
Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments
Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
Ensure quality product and know quality procedures
Perform troubleshoot of tooling (in or out of the presses)
Work to blueprints, CAD data, sketches, and verbal instructions
Efficiently perform Lock out/Tag out Procedures
Promotes good housekeeping (5S)
Perform other duties as required.