Tooling Technician

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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:

SHIFT DETAILS:
3rd Shift
Sunday - Thursday
10:40 PM to 7:10 AM
Weekends/OT may be required

JOB SUMMARY:
This position reports directly to the department manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties as described below:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

- Three years practical experience as a journeyman (apprentice mold maker).

- Three years production environment experience in injection molding or related field. 1 ½ years experience will be accepted if accompanied by an Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field.

- Must have excellent welding skills and experience with machine tool equipment.

- Must be able to read and interpret tooling drawings.

- Must have experience polishing and fitting tooling components.

- Must have basic electrical skills.

MAIN DUTIES:

- Execute modifications or repairs of molds within specified time schedules.

- Organize modifications and repairs to molds and provide all information required to production departments to allow for scheduling and completion of work.

- Understand Decostar tooling specifications and ensure all production tools meet the requirements

- Keep an open issue list for each tool, including open work orders for preventive

- maintenance, repairs, and modifications.

- Assist molding department technicians by troubleshooting tooling related failures.

- Communicate with the CMMS Coordinator to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation regarding mold maintenance, repair, and parts inventory.

- Check water system connections and ensure circuits are operating at maximum efficiency.

- Communicate and follow up on finished results to ensure final product meets customer specifications.

- Support team efforts to improve quality, cost and timing of mold repairs or changes and work in a manner that contributes to meeting or exceeding department performance objectives.

- Perform all work in an efficient manner and make efficient use of materials and tool room supplies and inventories.

- Execute lock out / tag out procedures as required on all molding department equipment and facilities.

- Maintain a high departmental standard of cleanliness in the Injection Molding

- Display professional conduct when dealing with customers both at Decostar and off site as required.

- Perform other duties as directed.
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