Tool & Die Maker - 2nd & 3rd Shift - $34.50+

About the Role

To provide support for manufacturing operations by maintaining and repairing all tooling and related machinery in a safe and orderly fashion as directed by the Tooling Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Attain safety, quality and productivity goals
• Repair and maintain production tools and dies
• Construct new tools and dies as required
• Verify conformance of machined or repaired dies to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances and alignments
• Troubleshoot problems during production
• Modify dies to conform to engineering changes; conduct tryouts of new dies
• Work to blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions
• Maintain and update equipment records, schematics, blueprints and files in orderly fashion
• Operate lift truck, overhead crane, floor scrubber and equipment to wash dies
• Obtain training for professional development and to stay current on tooling and safety requirements
• Complete correspondence, forms and reports using personal computer and required software
• Handle confidential information on a regular basis
• Attend training as required
• Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example
• Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communication and Fair Treatment
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities
• Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who we are looking for

• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
• Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations
• Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers and customers
• Able to operate machine tools such as TIG/MIG/ARC welders, lathes, milling machines
• Able to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact
• Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime to be available to three (3) shifts
• Able to use computer and software as required
• Able to work to blueprints and sketches
• Must have good color vision to work with tooling components
• Able to lift 75 pounds
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Able to use standard hand and measuring tools

Your preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Journeyman status in Tool and Die or equivalent to 10+ years of experience
• You must be able to work either 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) or 3rd shift (11:00pm-7:30am) and be available for overtime as needed
• You must pass a urine drug screen, background check, and physical capability examination.

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.

Site Benefits

Vehtek Systems (a division of Magna International) is located in Bowling Green, Ohio. Vehtek is a Class A automotive stamping and assembly facility manufacturing automotive body system components for GM, Ford, Stellantis, Honda and other aftermarket customers. We operate a 500,000 square foot facility with approximately 1,000 employees. We offer a market competitive wage and benefit package including a 401(k) with company match, 3 levels of PPO medical, dental and vision insurance (eligible after 30 days), profit sharing program, and numerous other benefits including paid time off, holidays, and others.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.