Coil/Die Setter - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Role Summary

To work safely and efficiently, ensuring set-up schedule and production needs are achieved.  It is expected that there is a commitment for never ending improvements and a positive relationship to fellow Team Members and Leaders, while supporting the Magna Employee’s Charter and the policies and procedures of BGM.

Key Responsibilities

• Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
• Follows and supports and Magna’s operating principles, including:
  • Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all team members equally, fairly and with dignity and respect.
  • Abide by BGM policies and procedures as described in the most current version of the Team Member Handbook.
  • Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open and friendly communication.
  • 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 are the expected standard.
  • Promote MAFACT benchmarks to achieve World Class Manufacturing.
  • Core values – Treat all team members equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values. 
  • Attend and participate in Team, Department, Plant-wide and any other meetings as required. 
  • Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility. 
• Complete set-up responsibility (i.e. new die set-up information)
• Pre-staging of all set-up (tools, dies, chutes, clamping required, transfer fingers, grippers, Julian dates)
• Load coils onto mandrel and feed through straightener and into die
• Unload coil truck and log coils into the system / manage coil inventory
• Assist Team Members when coils need rebanding and taken off press
• Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments
• Initiate and sustain 5S opportunities
• Assume Press Team Leader and/or Press Operator duties when required
• Supply tool room with necessary dies
• Continually organize die and coil storage area
• Support and assist operations during changeovers.
• Perform other duties as required.

(This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their leader)

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education preferred, or related Tool & Die Setter experience in a Stamping facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Operate standard office equipment preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating overhead crane in manufacturing facility preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating sit-down forklift preferred
• Ability to set-up and efficiently operate Aida, Schuler and Danly Presses preferred

These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Team members will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.

Additional Information

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