Mould Process Lead Hand

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Guelph, ON, CAN
Hybrid
38-42 Hourly
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Provides setup support and process troubleshooting for injection moulding production. Leads quality issue corrective actions, tool and process setup, labour allocation, absence coverage, shift documentation, maintenance and tooling work orders, and continuous improvement activities. Ensures first-off procedures, yield and cycle-time targets, safety, quality, and team performance standards are maintained while supporting Team Leaders and resolving production issues.
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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Job Profile: The Mould Process Lead Hand is responsible for providing setup support to production and the team.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:      

  • Immediate, open position
  • $37.61 - $41.64 per hour
  • Minimum three years experience as a set up technician required and minimum grade 12 required.
  • RJG Mold Master I training, towmotor, crane and tugger license an asset.
  • Previous leadership experience required.
  • Must have troubleshooting experience with injection moulding process.
  • Experience with tool set up related to processing and machinery required.
  • Previous experience entering and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organizational skills to keep work area clean and tidy at all times.
  • Must be quality minded, safety conscious and reliable, ability to lead and motivate a team.

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Provide support to production and trouble shoot process quality issues.
  • Assist with setup of new tool processes.
  • Assist the team leader in problem solving and dealing with team issues as they arise.
  • Leads PPSR corrective action reporting for assigned quality issues.
  • Labour resource distribution across the different moulding areas.
  • Scheduling coverage for absences.  Adjusts labour when required to respond to production needs.
  • Ensures completion of Shift Check Sheets and Downtime in DDC.
  • Seek support from appropriate resources when issues cannot be resolved within the process team.
  • Write and follow up on maintenance and tooling work orders as needed.
  • Ensure that Team Leaders stay informed if yield and cycle time targets are not met.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement project and support the team in achieving their monthly CI goals.
  • Ensures the team follows first off process on all set ups.
  • Complete a shift report at the end of each shift. Perform other duties as assigned.
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 Exteriors

Skills Required

  • Minimum three years of experience as a setup technician
  • Minimum Grade 12 education
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Troubleshooting experience with injection moulding processes
  • Experience with tool setup related to processing and machinery
  • Experience entering and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills to maintain a clean and tidy work area
  • Quality-minded, safety-conscious, reliable, and able to lead and motivate a team
  • RJG Mold Master I training
  • Towmotor license
  • Crane license
  • Tugger license

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Medical plan choice includes Enhanced PPO, Standard PPO, and an Advantage HDHP with free preventive care and $0 Teladoc, with in‑network deductibles as low as $200 and out‑of‑pocket maximums starting at $2,000. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plus basic life/AD&D, along with enhanced dental/vision options in 2026, reinforce comprehensive coverage.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) design features automatic enrollment, a 3% nonelective company contribution after six months, and a 50% match on the first 6% employees contribute. Plan documents and recent filings corroborate this structure, and some divisions also highlight profit‑sharing as part of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support U.S. materials outline paid parental leave for non‑union employees (up to five consecutive weeks at 66 2/3% pay) that coordinates with STD/FMLA and allows PTO top‑ups. Mental health resources and an Employee & Family Assistance Program add family‑oriented support across plans.

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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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