Fabricator/Tool Maker

Fabricator/Tool Maker Job Highlights

Company Profile

Magna International is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers and is dedicated to delivering mobility solutions. The company’s competitive capabilities include body exteriors and structures, power and vision technologies, seating systems, and complete vehicle solutions.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Fabricator/Tool Maker who will ensure all plant and facility equipment associated with the successful fabrication of the product is serviced and maintained in a timely manner.

Responsible for troubleshooting systems; performing preventive and predictive maintenance on all installed equipment to minimize downtime, while keeping safety and quality as a priority; providing training and technical support to Assembly and Maintenance Team Members.

Assists in production operations, and supports Management, Area Leaders, and Production Associates by acting as a liaison in matters regarding automation, safety, and continuous improvement for equipment, processes, and productivity.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Journeyman status in Tool and Die or equivalent knowledge and 6 years of experience (preferred)
• Extensive experience in stamped and welded assemblies including related clamping, fixturing, and part fit-up

Duties/Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, install, and test new or existing equipment and verify conformance to specifications. (robot/welding/fixtures)
• Complete repairs, modifications, and installations as required.
• Provide plant support in troubleshooting process problems and completes quality improvements as required to maintain part standards of quality. Establish a cross-functional team for reliability issues
• Deal extensively with the production team and other support groups as well as vendors (both parts suppliers and equipment suppliers).
• Department support for testing, repairing, and calibrating measurement components. Validates reliability issues with components and investigates repeat component failures.
• Carries out preventative/predictive maintenance procedures as laid out by CBAM and the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Takes part in the continuous improvement process to improve productivity and quality (provides suggestions at team meetings, understands losses and gives ideas/solutions, participates in trials/experiments, volunteers on a committee or focus group activities, etc.) cost reduction activities; repairs and systems improvements (optimization) and focuses on solutions. Documents improvements and analysis data, ensuring swift and effective implementation.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers, and customers
• Able to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact
• Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to operate machine tools such as Tig/Mig/Arc welders, lathes, milling machines
• Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures, and guidelines
• Able to use computer and software as required
• Able to work on blueprints and sketches
• Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations
• Strong understanding of GD&T to enable data-driven assembly fixture adjustments

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dependent (Spouse/Child) Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Vacation
• Magna Family Scholarship Program
• Magna Perks
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Profit Sharing (i.e. Cash/Stock Options)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Employer’s Statement

Magna International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company hires 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.