Apprentice, Tool & Die

About the Role

The job requires completing an Apprenticeship Training Standard Book and working under the guidance of a qualified Tool and Die Maker. Responsibilities include repairing and rebuilding extrusion dies, building new dies and tooling, participating in testing and development, and repairing downstream dies and tooling. 

Your Responsibilities

1. Complete Apprenticeship Training Standard Book, provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

2. Must be able to perform the following duties under the direction/ guidance of a qualified Tool and Die Maker:

   • Repair or rebuild extrusion dies by matching and polishing as required.

   • Build new extrusion dies and related tooling as specified by the die designer.

   • Actively participate in the testing and development of extrusion dies by assisting the die designer during tool try-outs.

   • Repair or rebuild downstream dies and tooling as required

   • Consistently work to close tolerances.

   • Verify conformance of extrusion dies, downstream dies and tooling by checking dimensions, clearances and alignments using micrometre, Vernier and shadow graph.

   • Operate a variety of machine tools such as drill press, lathe, milling machine, sink EDM, wire EDM, surface grinder, CNC mill and CNC lathe.

   • Manufacture, fit and assemble spare parts for extrusion dies downstream dies and tooling.

   • Perform preventative maintenance and clean-up of all tool room equipment.

3. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

4. Promote and comply with safety standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times.

5. Any other reasonable duty required by Management.

Who we are looking for

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent required

• 1-3 years of tool and die making experience an asset, preferably in an automotive trim manufacturing environment

Your preferred qualifications

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

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

• Medical and Dental Benefits after probationary period

• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Company Match Group RRSP Program

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plans

• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc...

• Educational Assistance Program

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.