Tool & Die Repair (First Shift)

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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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Objective:

To assure the quality and longevity of all dies through troubleshooting and repairs to dies, both in the press and/or on the bench, to enable us produce a product that consistently meets or exceeds MPT Sterling Heights’ high standards for quality.

Scope:

All aspects & functions of the work required to maintain tools including tool maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, continuous improvement and MAFACT activities for MPT Sterling Heights.

Responsibilities, Duties and Authority:

• Troubleshoot and repair dies in the press and\or on the bench.
• Ability to follow directives from Leader/Manager.
• Schedule preventive maintenance/predictive maintenance.
• Monitor die apprenticeship training, (if applicable).            
• Brainstorm improvements in tooling and in all plant processes.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits CI suggestions.
• Assist the organization in implementation of MAFACT, including lean, standardized work, implementation of SMED and continuous improvement activities.
• Performs basic first off inspections on CMM.
• Responsible to set up and operate Toolroom.
• Responsible to complete all required Toolroom documentation (paperwork and computer) including Last-off Reports, Die Maintenance Reports, Mis-hit Reports, etc.  
• Responsible for the safety, cleanliness and orderliness of the Toolroom and at presses when performing work.
• Responsible for removing, repairing and installing all die sections that have been damaged or are dull, and verifying that work has been done correctly.
• Ability to dry run dies and check clearances and alignment of tools.
• Ability to time out binder pads and lifters.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits Cost saving improvement suggestions, CIP’s.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 2016:16949, ISO14001 (EMS), Mafact and Employee Handbook.
• Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) and Lockout. 
• Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader. Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• Journeyman’s card or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 5-7 years’ experience with progressive, transfer and line dies.
• Read, understand and interpret prints.  Meets minimum requirements on Toolroom Skill Assessment & Requirements Matrix.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Journeyman’s card or equivalent.  
• Hi-lo & Crane permits

Additional Skills:

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software, Autocad, internet software, manufacturing software, Microsoft Office, AS400.

Communication Skills: Ability to use active listening. Communication with others is in line with Magna Common Values.

Problem Solving Skills:  Ability to think process oriented and apply the MPTSH standard structured problem-solving process.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand\walk, talk\listen and reach with hands & arms. The employee is occasionally required to; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. General good health to meet fast paced environment and sometimes high stress situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes.  While on the plant floor the employee is exposed to levels of vibration. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.

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 Powertrain