Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

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Immediate open position

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Certificate of qualification – Tool and Die Maker
• Good English (both written and verbal) communication skills
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to determine root cause and recommend countermeasures
• Knowledge of Progressive Die design / Function
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision on large Progressive Dies, Auto Transfer Dies, Hand Transfer Dies, Cut off Dies and Benders
• Ability to Machine components to tight Tolerances and high surface finish
• Read and interpret documents such as blue prints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and overtime when required
• Valid Crane Operator license
• Knowledge of WHMIS/GHS  

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

(Optional) – Preferred but not required

• Five years related experience and / or training in an automotive production environment
• Mould Maker Certificate of qualification
• Valid forklift license
• Knowledge of CNC equipment and programming
• Basic understanding of the computer
• Ability to program operate sink / wire EDM
• Familiar with CAD Modeling (Mastercam, SolidWorks, ESPRIT. Inventor)
• TIG welding experience  
• Automotive manufacturing experience

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wages: $37 - $40 per hour
• Support shift with completing open action items.
• Production coverage / Change Over’s / Manufacturing Spares / Preventative Maintenance / C.I.’s/ Predictive Maintenance
• Carry out daily pre-start Crane and Toolroom inspection sheet
• Maintain a clean and organized Toolroom / 5S
• Ensure clear communication of production related issues are passed onto all shifts and outstanding work is prioritized to be continued.
• Maintain good communication with Supervisor and Team Leaders by way of verbal discussions and Email
• Inspects and troubleshoots new tools and progressive dies
• Operates Toolroom equipment effectively and safely
• Assists in the tooling process as assigned while meeting the established customer requirements
• Modify, repair and trouble shoot progressive dies while working to very close tolerances from blueprints, sketches and samples
• Maintains documentation and preventive maintenance requirement of progressive dies
• Manages daily priorities for attainment of customer satisfaction, while also meeting production schedule commitments to achieve business objectives
• Performs assigned tasks within given timeframes and monitors/reports progress to the Tool and Die Team Leader or designate

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.