Mould Maker

Mould 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 recruiting a Mould Maker to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have Grade 12 Education or Equivalent
• Certificate of qualification – Mould Maker
• Valid Crane Operator license

Work Experience

• Possess 5 years of related experience and or training in an automotive production environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to program and operate sink/wire EDM
• Ability to work well independently without supervision
• Basic understanding of the computer
• Familiar with CAD Modeling (Mastercam, SolidWorks, ESPRIT. Inventor)
• Knowledge of CNC equipment and programming
• Support Mould trials
• TIG welding experience
• Tool and Die Maker Certificate of qualification
• Valid forklift license

Duties/Responsibilities

• Actively participates in continuous improvements, dimensional quality concerns, and customer issues and supports department goals and objectives
• Adheres to all Mytox safety rules and regulations
• Assists in the tooling process as assigned while meeting the established customer requirements
• Attends training based on Mytox Internal Training Matrix
• Carry out daily pre-start Crane and Toolroom inspection sheet
• Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge
• Ensure clear communication of Midnight shift production-related issues is passed onto all shifts and outstanding work is prioritized to be continued
• Inspects and troubleshoots new Moulds
• Is familiar with Mytox’s policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized Toolroom/5S
• Maintain good communication with Supervisor and Team Leaders by way of verbal discussions and Email.
• Maintains documentation and preventive maintenance requirement of Moulds
• Manages daily priorities for the attainment of customer satisfaction, while also meeting production schedule commitments to achieve business objectives
• Modify, repair, and troubleshoot Moulds while working to very close tolerances from blueprints, sketches, and samples
• Operates Toolroom equipment effectively and safely
• Perform duties to ensure that their department policies, procedures, and instructions are followed to satisfy requirements of the IATF 16949 quality management and ISO 14001
• Performs assigned tasks within given timeframes and monitors/reports progress to the Mould Maker Team Leader or designate
• Production coverage, Change Over’s, Manufacturing Spares, Preventative Maintenance, C.I.s, Predictive Maintenance
• Support shift with completing open action items
• Any other reasonable request by management

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A good understanding of Hydraulic/Electrical and Cooling systems associated with Moulds
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to Machine components to tight tolerances and high surface finish
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Good English (both written and verbal) communication skills
• Knowledge of Mould design, Function, Spot in lifters, and slides
• Knowledge of WHMIS/GHS
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision on large compression Moulds, Direct injection Mould and Hot Runner systems, robotic end-of-arm tooling, etc.
• Must be available to work midnight shifts and overtime when required
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to determine root cause and recommend countermeasures
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

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.