Tool Maker

Website Magna International

Job Highlights

Title Tool Maker
Type Full Time
Experience 3-5 Years
Function Management/Manufacturing
Location Nashville, IL, United States
Company Magna International

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 hiring a Tool Maker who will perform repairs, maintenance, and engineering changes on production molds.

The position will work under the direction of the Tooling supervisor.

Education Level

  • Not mentioned, yet a high School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

  • 3-5 years of continuous machining experience using machines listed in essential functions.
  • Training and experience in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fields.
  • Welding experience on tool steel and other exotic metals on both the core and cavity of tools.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Makes power, thermocouples, and corepull cables. Rebuilds hot runner systems. Services and rebuilds hydraulic cylinders and troubleshoots hydraulic problems with molds.
  • Must be able to do basic programming on the CNC Mill.
  • Must be able to properly operate Tool Tugger to transport tools.
  • Operates various machines such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, etc.
  • Reads drawings and prints.
  • Services and maintains assigned tooling and molds. Cleans and services molds in and out of the press. Performs maintenance and repairs on tools in and out of the press. Benches and finishes molds (core and cavity), split molds, operates mold rotator, loads and unloads trucks and mold carts.
  • Welds (Mig, Tig, and Stick) as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Must be able to perform core work in spotting press.
  • Must be able to properly operate the Overhead Crane to move and set up tools for tool work.
  • Must have excellent math skills and a basic understanding of SPC principles.
  • Must have good problem-solving skills.
  • Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.

Additional Information

  • Associate’s Degree in a Technical Field with an emphasis on Machining and Welding.

Benefits/Perks

  • 401(k) Plan with employer match (Immediate 100% Vested)
  • A strong focus on health safety and wellness
  • Continuous Improvement and Development Culture
  • New clean facility
  • Opportunities due to growth
  • Three (3) levels of low-cost PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 30 days)

Employer’s Statement

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

To apply for this job please visit jobs.magna.com.

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