Tool & Die Maker
Magna International
This is a Contract position in Brampton, ON posted May 24, 2023.
This position is for Massiv Die-Form, a division of Cosma International.
Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International, is one of the world‘s premier global automotive suppliers providing a comprehensive range of body, chassis, and engineering solutions to our customers. Our pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to ask for solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible.
Massiv Die-Form, a division of Magna International, designs and builds medium to large cast automotive and hot stamping dies. Massiv Die-Form is proudly committed to manufacture products of the highest quality, reliability, maintainability and durability for the global automotive market through skilled and dedicated people focused on total customer satisfaction, ongoing protection of the environment and the profitable well-being of our company.
Additional Information:
Accommodations for disabilities in relations to the job selection process are available upon request.
Role Summary
This position is for Massiv Die-Form, a division of Cosma International.
Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International, is one of the world‘s premier global automotive suppliers providing a comprehensive range of body, chassis, and engineering solutions to our customers. Our pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to ask for solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible.
Massiv Die-Form, a division of Magna International, designs and builds medium to large cast automotive and hot stamping dies. Massiv Die-Form is proudly committed to manufacture products of the highest quality, reliability, maintainability and durability for the global automotive market through skilled and dedicated people focused on total customer satisfaction, ongoing protection of the environment and the profitable well-being of our company.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build and maintain large automotive tooling dies and fixtures for automotive parts production, incl. specifically Hot Stamp prototype and production tooling.
• Participate in soft tool and die development as required.
• Participate in all aspects of Tryout including FEA feedback, blank development, fixturing of parts, modifying oven settings, robot/press line setup and debugging
• Ability to analyze parts on checking fixture, setup laser cutting and achieve laser First Off
• Maintain and operate lathe, manual milling machines, surface grinders and hand grinders accurately and efficiently.
• Welding and ability to execute manual form/trim changes considered an asset
• Troubleshoot and repair existing tools as required.
• Utilize blue prints and/or Smirt Die Design for correct detailing, lay out and set up.
• Provide continuous guidance to Tool & Die Apprentices as assigned.
• Maintain records i.e. Tryout reports, Static and Dynamic Buyoff lists etc.
• Responsible for applicable QEMS policies, procedures and work instructions including 5S Audits and Equipment Safety Sheets
• Responsible to carry out duties for Health, Safety, and Environment in accordance with the HS&E Agreement for Employees – Addendum
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
• Recognized Certificate of Qualification as Tool & Die Maker.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required in manufacturing of automotive tooling & dies, i.e. with inner skin panels such as floor, roof, door, fender and other automotive body panels or Hot Stamp tools
• Previous experience in manufacturing/tryout of draw dies
• Ability to work with 800 ton to 2,500 ton mechanical and hydraulic presses.
• Ability to work with lathe and manual milling machines as well as hand tools, disc and hand grinders
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints & SMIRT designs accurately.
• Ability to complete all aspects of Tryout and Die Build/Repair
• Good communication skills.
• HR and H&S Orientation, WHMIS, Crane Training, Forklift Training (as required), Die Setter Training, 5S, Emergency Procedures for Power Presses, Fire Extinguisher Training, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 training as prescribed by QEMS (see EMS matrixes), Lockout training, Hot Stamp training as prescribed by QAS (see QAS matrixes), AODA, Workers Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps, Fire extinguisher training
Additional Information
• Rotating shift OR Afternoon shift, overtime required.
• Day or overnight travel may be required.
