Tool Maker Apprentice

Magna International•Nashville, IL

23h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Tooling supervisor and department mentors, the Tool Maker Apprentice learns to perform repairs, maintenance, and engineering changes on production molds. The role involves servicing and maintaining assigned tooling and molds; cleaning, maintaining, and repairing molds both in and out of the press; splitting molds; operating mold rotators; loading and unloading trucks and mold carts; making power, thermocouple, and core-pull cables; rebuilding hot-runner systems; and servicing and rebuilding hydraulic cylinders and troubleshooting mold hydraulic problems. The apprentice learns to operate machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders; use a Tool Tugger to transport tools; weld using MIG, TIG, and stick processes as required; and read drawings and prints. The role also requires operating an overhead crane to move and set up tools. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with special safety precautions and physical demands defined by production requirements and the job function evaluation. The apprentice is expected to maintain acceptable attendance and work overtime as required, keep a clean and safe work area, participate in department meetings, document activities, submit cost-reduction and innovation ideas, and perform other assigned tasks. This is an apprentice position listed as fixed term.

Requirements

One year of manufacturing experience.
One year of continuous work experience.
Ability to operate an overhead crane to move and set up tools for tool work.
Good problem-solving skills.
Excellent math skills and a basic understanding of SPC principles.
Ability to work well with others.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Possess or be concurrently pursuing an Associate's Degree in a technical field with an emphasis in machining and welding.
Ability to meet the physical demands defined by current production requirements and the job function evaluation.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge and use of special safety precautions.

Responsibilities

Learn to perform repairs, maintenance, and engineering changes on production molds under the direction of the Tooling supervisor and department mentors.
Service and maintain assigned tooling and molds, including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs in and out of the press.
Split molds, operate a mold rotator, and load and unload trucks and mold carts.
Make power, thermocouple, and core-pull cables.
Rebuild hot-runner systems.
Service and rebuild hydraulic cylinders and troubleshoot hydraulic problems with molds.
Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, and other machines.
Operate a Tool Tugger to transport tools.
Weld using MIG, TIG, and stick processes as required.
Read drawings and prints.
Operate an overhead crane to move and set up tools for tool work.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and work overtime as required.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Participate in department meetings.
Complete documentation of activities as required.
Submit cost-reduction and innovation ideas.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Pay starting at $30.33 with shift premiums.
Customizable insurance plans starting at 30 days.
Medical and dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with three medical plans.
Dental coverage through Delta Dental, with two plans.
Vision coverage through VSP, with two plans.
401(k) 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.