Tool & Die Repair (First Shift)

Magna International • Sterling Heights, MI

16h • 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. Magna Powertrain is passionate about transforming mobility, making automotive technology smarter, cleaner, safer, and lighter by creating world-class powertrain systems. They are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing, and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems, known for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation drives them to create the future of mobility. The objective of this position is to assure the quality and longevity of all dies through troubleshooting and repairs to dies, both in the press and/or on the bench, to enable the production of a product that consistently meets or exceeds MPT Sterling Heights’ high standards for quality. The scope includes all aspects and functions of the work required to maintain tools, including tool maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, continuous improvement, and MAFACT activities for MPT Sterling Heights.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Journeyman’s card or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience with progressive, transfer and line dies.
• Read, understand and interpret prints.
• Meets minimum requirements on Toolroom Skill Assessment & Requirements Matrix.
• Journeyman’s card or equivalent.
• Hi-lo & Crane permits
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of database software, Autocad, internet software, manufacturing software, Microsoft Office, AS400.
• Ability to use active listening.
• Communication with others is in line with Magna Common Values.
• Ability to think process oriented and apply the MPTSH standard structured problem-solving process.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair dies in the press and\or on the bench.
• Ability to follow directives from Leader/Manager.
• Schedule preventive maintenance/predictive maintenance.
• Monitor die apprenticeship training, (if applicable).
• Brainstorm improvements in tooling and in all plant processes.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits CI suggestions.
• Assist the organization in implementation of MAFACT, including lean, standardized work, implementation of SMED and continuous improvement activities.
• Performs basic first off inspections on CMM.
• Responsible to set up and operate Toolroom.
• Responsible to complete all required Toolroom documentation (paperwork and computer) including Last-off Reports, Die Maintenance Reports, Mis-hit Reports, etc.
• Responsible for the safety, cleanliness and orderliness of the Toolroom and at presses when performing work.
• Responsible for removing, repairing and installing all die sections that have been damaged or are dull, and verifying that work has been done correctly.
• Ability to dry run dies and check clearances and alignment of tools.
• Ability to time out binder pads and lifters.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits Cost saving improvement suggestions, CIP’s.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 2016:16949, ISO14001 (EMS), Mafact and Employee Handbook.
• Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) and Lockout.
• Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.
• Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.
• Support and resources needed to succeed.
• Exciting, varied responsibilities.
• Wide range of development prospects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees