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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
The Toolroom Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the toolroom, ensuring that all tools, dies, and equipment are maintained, repaired, and available for production use. This role involves supervising toolroom staff, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring that all toolroom activities comply with safety and quality standards
- Assist in the coordination of activities of Tool and Die/ Mould Makers and Apprentices.
- Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence thereof.
- Support supervisor/manager on evaluating team members and improving deficiencies
- Help in the scheduling of all toolroom activities.
- Perform the work of a Tool and Die/ Mould Maker at a level requiring greater judgement, experience and skills.
- Ensure work meets drawing specifications.
- Construct or ensure proper construction of tooling and prototypes.
- Commitment to the conformance of repairs of tooling and testing of tooling to specifications by checking work done by whatever method to validate conformance.
- Support production during trouble shooting activities, identify root cause and take appropriate actions.
- Above average ability to operate a variety of machine tools to cut, mill, grind or otherwise repair work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish.
- Demonstrated experience working with robotics and collaborating closely with both the Automation and Toolroom teams.
- Proven training and hands-on experience in Fanuc and collaborative robot (cobot) programming, setup, and troubleshooting.
- Operate a crane to remove and/or relocate dies to specific workstations/equipment.
- Assist with new tooling and fixture designs and in the research and development of new concepts or prototypes.
- Verify tool designs for feasibility and functionality before building tools, feeding back any modifications or concerns to the designer and supervisor.
- Follow all work cell and/or department standardized work instructions/procedures
- Ensure compliance to QMS (IATF16949), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
- Ensure, with the cooperation of other Co-Ex-Tec departments and Corporate that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction; strive for zero defects in all areas of the business.
- Ensure enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements and Quality Management System (IATF16949) without compromising either Co-Ex-Tec or its Customers.
- Promote and comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment at all times.
- Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on both internal and external customer satisfaction
- Perform regular workplace inspections.
- Perform Accident Investigations.
- Correct unsafe acts or conditions.
- Train new/transferred employees on safe methods of conducting their jobs.
- Initiate preventative and corrective actions as it pertains to job responsibility.
- Initiate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills and/or certification.
- May be required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and/or temperature.
- Work shifts as requested by Management.
- Any other reasonable duty required by Management
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Secondary school Diploma, or equivalent, preferred
- Qualified Tool & Die Maker (completed 4 year apprenticeship)
- 8 years tool and die making experience, preferably in an automotive trim manufacturing environment
- 1-2 years’ experience as a group leader or similar capacity, an asset
Compensation range: $45-48/hour
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:
Group:
Skills Required
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Qualified Tool and Die Maker with a completed four-year apprenticeship
- Eight years of tool and die making experience, preferably in automotive trim manufacturing
- One to two years of experience as a group leader or in a similar capacity
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
