Mould Polisher

Magna International, Inc; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a skilled Mould Maker with expertise in polishing and mould making techniques. This role involves varied responsibilities in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to innovative automotive technologies. Candidates with a secondary school diploma and relevant experience are encouraged to apply for this exciting career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years mould making experience, preferably in an automotive trim manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with chemical, mechanical and fluid polishing methods.
• Able to assist with Co-Extrusion die component polishing.

Responsibilities

• Polishing A Class surface mould cavities and cores using various techniques.
• Inspecting work pieces to ensure specifications are met.
• Promoting adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Hand finishing capabilities

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of electrical and hydraulics

Education

Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Ontario Certificate of Apprenticeship (Mould Maker)

Job description

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.

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.

Group Summary :

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities :

• Polishing on A Class surface mould cavities and cores as required. Versed in all types of hardened tool steel polishing techniques from emery cloth to diamond pastes to polishing compounds.
• Operate hand grinder / polisher.
• Use disc grinder and other grinding devices for grinding.
• Transfer equipment, objects, or parts, to specified work areas, using moving devices.
• Adhere to and enforces 5S requirements of assigned area. Polished plastic injection molds and components by hand and with reciprocates.
• Set up plastic injection molds and components to polish.
• Reviewed mould and moulded component specifications to determine the appropriate tools, abrasives, and other materials to be used in the polishing process.
• Inspected work pieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet customer specifications.
• Worked with Mold Makers and Supervisor to determine priority and scope of work for each mold. Inspect molds to detect defects and verify specifications.
• Provide assistance and guidance to a team of Mould Makers and Apprentices to support production and related problems.
• Promote and comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
• Performed any other reasonable duties required by Management.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS :

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent
• Completed Ontario Certificate of Apprenticeship (Mould Maker) Highly preferred.
• Able To assist with Co-Extrusion die component polishing as required.
• Must possess hand finishing capabilities, hand benching, Hardening Tool steel polishing, Lens grade polishing experience.
• Ability to work well around mould parting lines.
• Familiar with chemical, mechanical and fluid polishing methods.
• Must be competent to achieve all SPI surface finishes with expert abilities in A1, A2 and A3
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Must possess basic knowledge of electrical and hydraulics as applied to moulds.
• Ability to TIG Weld and laser weld an asset
• Minimum 2 years mould making experience, preferably in an automotive trim manufacturing environment

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.