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Magna International

Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

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Hybrid
Guelph, ON
41-48 Hourly
Senior level
Hybrid
Guelph, ON
41-48 Hourly
Senior level
Repairs, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance on injection, SMC, and RIM moulds. Completes engineering changes, rebuilds, polishing, and tooling repairs while minimizing production downtime. Coordinates with production and maintenance regarding tool availability and support, determines when tools require external repair, contributes to continuous improvement, and works overtime as needed.
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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:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

- Immediate open position

- $40.90 - $48.20 per hour

- Must be a licensed Mouldmaker/Tool & Die Maker

- Must have 5 years experience working on large tools, (Injection and/or RIM moulding)

- Must have knowledge of SVG systems, core pulls, hot manifolds, polishing and rebuilds

- Spotting press experience preferred

- CNC lathe and mill experience required

- A proven team player with good problem solving and decision making skills

- Must have own tools

- Must be safety conscious and reliable

- Good communication skills (English - spoken and written)

MAIN DUTIES:

- Repair and maintain Injection, SMC and RIM tools (surface damage, parting lines, engineering changes,

  cylinders, seal off, etc.)                                                               

- Performs preventative maintenance to ensure all moulds are in constant operating condition

- Responsible for determining when tool cannot be repaired in-house and making arrangements with production to have tool removed from the machine                                                                 

- Complete engineering changes when required

- Ensures minimum downtime with respect to mould operation

- Support production to minimize downtime on machines due to tooling issues

- Liaison with production for tool availability

- Liaison with maintenance for possible support requirements

- Able to work overtime when required

- Responsible for monthly ‘CI’, (Continuous Improvement) contribution

- 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

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