Tooling Technician

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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.

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

• B-Shift: Tuesday-Friday, 5:15pm - 5:15am
• Some overtime required.

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Schooling is required per MAINT
  00311
  - Skill Trades Progression or related program and 3 years’ experience in related field.

• Troubleshoot and repair problems on plant facilities and production equipment of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic in nature.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues.
• Assists in the implementations and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all equipment, performing scheduled maintenance on facilities and production equipment as required.
• Assist in dimensional improvements requiring tooling shim moves to improve part quality.
• Maintain and update equipment records, shim logs, schematics, blueprints, and files in orderly fashion.
• Leading projects, training and mentoring Tooling Technicians I and II.
• Obtain and attend training for professional development and to stay current on maintenance and safety requirements and other training as required.
• Complete all work in accordance with OSHA, NEC, JIC and DNR standards and regulations.
• Complete correspondence, forms and reports using personal computer and required software.
• Maintain department repair parts stock and inventory.
• Handle confidential information on a regular basis.
• To work in a safe, quality minded, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to achieve maintenance deadlines and to attain production priorities as scheduled.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings and carry out assigned workloads as directed by shift/area leaders.
• Communicates with maintenance manager and maintenance area/shift leaders, and other plant personnel about maintenance concerns, providing complete action plans and status reports as and when required.
• Follows and supports LMV Automotive Systems’ and Magna’s operating principles, including:
• Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all associates equally, fairly and with dignity and respect.
• Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open and friendly communication at the lowest level.
• 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place.”
• Safety First - Obey the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries is the expected standard.
• Company quality and environmental policies.
• Supports efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.
• Works with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company values of honesty and integrity.
• Work with all shifts in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Has a responsibility to help develop all maintenance apprentices and give guidance where needed.

• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate.
• Must be proficient in using Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders, Drill Presses and Saws.
• Must be proficient in bench repair, design tooling fabrication and assembly, machinery up-keep, layout,…