Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

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Markham, ON, CAN
Hybrid
39-41 Hourly
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Dream big. With Us. Let's create the future of mobility, together.
The Role
Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve fineblanking, transfer, roller, and deep-draw dies. Responsibilities include constructing new tools, maintaining tooling documentation and spare-part inventories, establishing preventive maintenance schedules, improving die life and production efficiency, coordinating with suppliers, updating drawings, approving dies, and minimizing downtime. The role requires independent problem-solving, tool design and machining knowledge, blueprint reading, metrology, GD&T, SPC, CNC programming, and certified tool-and-die expertise.
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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Compensation Range: $39-41 per hour

Hiring Shift: Night

PRIMARY FUNCTION

  • Build and maintain tools as defined by toolroom manager
  • Develops new dies; advanced trouble-shooting and problem-solving solution skills; makes changes to meet or exceed quoted rates and improve product capability
  • Manages the spare parts inventory and its control system
  • Continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Valid Ontario tool & die maker certificate with proof of valid apprenticeship or master tool and die certificate or equivalent European apprenticeship and tool and die “meisterbrief”
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in fineblanking of performed parts, advanced transfer dies and deep draw
  • Experience in maintenance and die acceptance in including approval
  • Grade 12 education & college apprenticeship program or equivalent European education
  • Capable of full construction of new tools; excellent independent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills 
  • Good understanding of gd&t level 1, spc level 2, metrology, blueprint reading & basic cnc lathe/machining programming
  • Able to work independently, excellent documentation skills
  • Strong English language communication skills (both verbal & written)
  • Knowledge of acad
  • Certified crane operator; trained in WHMIS & lockout/tagout

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                   

  • Able to communicate improvement ideas and tooling changes with European (German) tooling suppliers
  • Maintain roller dies and inline fineblank dies according to maintenance intervals
  • Establish maintenance intervals for all new tooling
  • Responsible for maintaining tooling documentation (tooling history) up to the smallest detail
  • Responsible for spare parts inventory and spare parts availability
  • Responsible for daily and weekly tooling inventory accuracies
  • Maintain and improve dies to meet the quoted rates
  • Maintain tooling efficiencies
  • Responsible for new tooling pm schedules to be maintained with up-to-date information
  • Establish and improve die life of tooling components
  • Sound knowledge of heat treating and coating processes
  • Working together with suppliers to improve tool life and quality of services provided (supplier development)
  • Maintain and update tool drawings and redesign tooling to continuously improve product quality
  • Communicate changes with fellow employees and supervisors
  • Responsible for die sign off and die approval
  • Ensure that die’s are ready according to production schedule
  • Minimize downtime through quality improvement activity
  • Work together with fellow employees & personnel of other departments

General

  • Comply with legislative requirements including but not limited to section 28 of the OHSA
  • Use or wear equipment, protective devices or clothing that Pullmatic mfg. Requires to be used or worn
  • Report hazards to your supervisor/manager that you are aware of
  • Will not operate anything or work in a manner that may cause danger
  • Ensure TS16949 & ISO 14001, ISO 45001 compliance
  • Awareness of all relevant customer requirements pertaining to your job function
  • Treat your fellow workers as you would like to be treated
  • Follow guidelines, systems & rules as set out by your employee handbook & company policies
  • Keep your workplace clean & tidy at all times
  • Follow the 5`s requirements established by toolroom supervisor/manager
  • Any other duties that may be assigned

Working conditions

  • Some co-ordination required
  • Plant environment
  • Work irregular hours when required
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:

Magna Powertrain

Skills Required

  • Valid Ontario Tool and Die Maker certificate with proof of valid apprenticeship, Master Tool and Die certificate, or equivalent European apprenticeship and Tool and Die Meisterbrief
  • At least 7 years of experience with fineblanking of formed parts, advanced transfer dies, and deep draw
  • Experience in maintenance, die acceptance, and die approval
  • Grade 12 education and college apprenticeship program, or equivalent European education
  • Ability to fully construct new tools
  • Excellent independent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of GD&T Level 1, SPC Level 2, metrology, blueprint reading, and basic CNC lathe or machining programming
  • Ability to work independently and maintain excellent documentation
  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Certified crane operator
  • Training in WHMIS and lockout/tagout
  • Knowledge of heat-treating and coating processes

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Support U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.

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