Toolmaker Specialist

Job Overview

This role is responsible for building and maintaining tools, dies, and fixtures to support a production schedule at Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain progressive or fine blank dies, jigs, and fixtures at the required quality level to support producing quality components.
• Fabricate dies, die sections, fixtures, and other required components within a specific time frame.
• Troubleshoot and repair dies and fixtures in the Tool Room and Press to solve problems within the production schedule constraints.
• Report all problems that may affect the on-time completion of assigned work.
• Provide guidance and teaching to apprentices.
• Maintain safety standards and cleanliness of the work area as outlined by Supervisory staff.
• Be aware of the relevance and importance of their activities and how it affects quality and the environment for our customers.

Requirements

• Completion of specialized trade courses and/or apprenticeship/certification.
• 1 to less than 3 years of work-related experience.
• Certified Tool & Die Maker.
• Valid Crane License preferred.

Performance Measures & Core Competencies

• Continuous improvement initiatives.
• Die Run Success.
• Health and Safety Metrics.
• Maintains appropriate 5 S standards at all times.
• Meet department performance objectives.
• Schedule attainment is achieved.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T.