Journeyman - Tool and Die Repair

About the role

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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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Position Summary

This individual constructs and repairs tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges from prints and sketches as required. Also performs machining and assembly of prototypes, tools, fixtures, and gauges.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and machine manuals to build and repair molds and tools. Requires understanding of sections, views, and projections.
• Fabricates parts with or without sketches and prints using lathe, mill, drill press and welder. Operates testing equipment, power tools, hand tools, torches, welders, and precision measuring instruments.
• Performs heat treating of steels, such as hardening, annealing and drawing.
• Operates drill press, radial drill, milling machines, lathe, grinder, welder, torch, bench tools, spotting press, boring mill, and CNC mill.
• Performs precise handwork of in-mold steel to create special shapes and forms.
• Routinely contacts suppliers or manufacturers and suppliers on mold information, repair issues, improvement needs and shipping instructions.
• Influences mold design by providing input on the design of vents, cores, gates, and gate placement to engineering.
• Assists other team members in meeting department requirements. Serves as a resource to production, engineering, and other plant personnel.
• Maintains and improves knowledge and skill requirements in all required trade areas.
• Maintains user knowledge of tools, testing equipment, measuring instruments, conveyance, and material handling equipment.
• Operates company vehicles, conveyance, and material handling equipment.
• Completes appropriate paperwork, mold documentation and maintenance records.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• May perform intricate and detailed welding repairs, color matching, re-spotting, engineering changes, insert work, hand benching, peening, texturing, polishing and glass spotting. Tolerances may need to be as close as ±.0001.
• May Perform preventative maintenance on injection molds including disassembly, inspection, repair and replacement of springs, ejector pins, hydraulic cylinders, limit switches, etc.
• May install service electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics associated with mold repairs.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid powered industrial truck operator permit and a State of Michigan Driver's License.
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and guidance.
• Requires the use of judgment, organization, initiative, teamwork, creativity, problem solving and commitment to tasks.
• Requires bending, heavy lifting, reaching, working in cramped and confined spaces.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

• At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
• 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.

• Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
• Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting