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Magna International

Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Hybrid
St. Thomas, ON
Entry level
Hybrid
St. Thomas, ON
Entry level
Constructs, repairs, and maintains automotive stamping tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs, and dies. Diagnoses die failures, performs preventative maintenance, maintains accurate toolroom records, coordinates repair schedules, and supports safe and efficient equipment operation. The role also assists other trades, trains apprentices, uses the e-Maintenance system, and contributes to a professional, team-oriented work environment.
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What we offer:
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.

Group Summary:
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.

Job Responsibilities:

Starting Wage: $46.81 per hour and $47.66 per hour after probation

Immediate, Open Position

Presstran Industries is a supplier to the automotive industry. Presstran’s lines of automotive stampings and welding assemblies are used in front motor compartments, underbody structures, truck frame components and front and rear suspensions.

Using written/verbal instructions the Tool & Die Maker is responsible for the construction/repair/preventative maintenance of machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs and dies for the division.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 

1. Current Tool & Die Maker's certificate of qualification.

2. Equivalent to completion of specialized courses normally taught at community or specialized colleges consisting of more than 2 academic years.

3. Experience in automotive heavy stamping environment an asset.

4. Skill gained by experience working at Presstran.

5. Own tools required.

6. Experience with jig and fixture building an asset.

 

DUTIES:

 

1. Constructs/repairs/maintains tools/gauges/fixtures/jigs and dies

2. Locates/determines reasons for die failure

3. Ensures that data entered into e-Maintenance system is correct and accurate with the right amount of time and with enough detailed information to follow up and find the root cause of the technical problems (Hours Paid Vs Hours entered)

4. Equipment is maintained in a safe & efficient manner.

5. Assists other trades/operators as required.

6. Participates in the training of tool & die apprentices as required.

7. Completes and Records information and maintains toolroom records either manually or on computer.

8. Co-ordinates die repair and preventative maintenance scheduling in order to meet job deadlines and requesting overtime authorization when required.

9. Basic computer software use

10. Comes to work each day, as scheduled.

11. Approaches each day and each challenge by demonstrating a positive attitude and sets the example for HWWT

12. Conducts themselves in a professional manner (modelling HWWT) when receiving or giving feedback/information, whether it is positive or constructive.

13. Other duties as required.  Willingly supports his/her team by accepting other duties, responsibilities and challenges.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

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