Maker, Tool & Die (Certified)

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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

Compensation Range: $39-41 per hour

Hiring Shift: Night

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Build and maintain tools as defined by toolroom manager

Develops new dies; advanced trouble-shooting and problem-solving solution skills; makes changes to meet or exceed quoted rates and improve product capability

Manages the spare parts inventory and its control system

Continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Ontario tool & die maker certificate with proof of valid apprenticeship or master tool and die certificate or equivalent European apprenticeship and tool and die “meisterbrief”

Minimum of 7 years experience in fineblanking of performed parts, advanced transfer dies and deep draw

Experience in maintenance and die acceptance in including approval

Grade 12 education & college apprenticeship program or equivalent European education

Capable of full construction of new tools; excellent independent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills

Good understanding of gd&t level 1, spc level 2, metrology, blueprint reading & basic cnc lathe/machining programming

Able to work independently, excellent documentation skills

Strong English language communication skills (both verbal & written)

Knowledge of acad

Certified crane operator; trained in WHMIS & lockout/tagout

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Able to communicate improvement ideas and tooling changes with European (German) tooling suppliers

Maintain roller dies and inline fineblank dies according to maintenance intervals

Establish maintenance intervals for all new tooling

Responsible for maintaining tooling documentation (tooling history) up to the smallest detail

Responsible for spare parts inventory and spare parts availability

Responsible for daily and weekly tooling inventory accuracies

Maintain and improve dies to meet the quoted rates

Maintain tooling efficiencies

Responsible for new tooling pm schedules to be maintained with up-to-date information

Establish and improve die life of tooling components

Sound knowledge of heat treating and coating processes

Working together with suppliers to improve tool life and quality of services provided (supplier development)

Maintain and update tool drawings and redesign tooling to continuously improve product quality

Communicate changes with fellow employees and supervisors

Responsible for die sign off and die approval

Ensure that die’s are ready according to production schedule

Minimize downtime through quality improvement activity

Work together with fellow employees & personnel of other departments

General

Comply with legislative requirements including but not limited to section 28 of the OHSA

Use or wear equipment, protective devices or clothing that Pullmatic mfg. Requires to be used or worn

Report hazards to your supervisor/manager that you are aware of

Will not operate anything or work in a manner that may cause danger

Ensure TS16949 & ISO 14001, ISO 45001 compliance

Awareness of all relevant customer requirements pertaining to your job function

Treat your fellow workers as you would like to be treated

Follow guidelines, systems & rules as set out by your employee handbook & company policies

Keep your workplace clean & tidy at all times

Follow the 5`s requirements established by toolroom supervisor/manager

Any other duties that may be assigned

Working conditions

Some co-ordination required

Plant environment

Work irregular hours when required

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