Weekend Crew - Maintenance Technician - Tool & Die

Magna International; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 56,481 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Overtime (1.5x)

Vacation entitlement: 2 weeks (3 after

Medical and dental benefits after 1 a-

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Tool and Die Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, repairs and modifications of tooling and equipment. The role involves interpreting drawings, building and testing tooling, and ensuring product quality across shifts.

A Grade 12 diploma plus 430A or 431A qualification is required, with journeyman experience preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive hourly base pay, on-site support, and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma is required.
• Tool and Die Certificate of Qualification (430A) or Mould Maker Certificate (431A) expected.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.
• Build, service, maintain, repair, install and test tooling and equipment, ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshoot process problems and implement quality improvements to maintain part standards.
• Modify tooling as per procedures (FEC).
• Prepare templates and sketches, determine work processes.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools.
• Inspect, maintain, repair and modify machinery, equipment and facilities as assigned.
• Test tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Quality improvements

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tool and Die Certificate of Qualification (430A)

Mould Maker Certificate of Qualification (431A)

Job description

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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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tool and Die Technician is responsible for carrying out tooling inspections, repairs, maintenance and modifications of machinery and equipment. Maintenance Technicians are responsible for assisting in the design and building of new tooling and engineering changes.

This position has been posted to fill existing vacancies.

POSITION SALARY:

$47.66 CAD Hourly Afternoon Shift Premium $0.85 Midnights Shift Premium $1.35 Weekend Shift Premium $3.00

This range reflects only the base salary and does not include other components of our total compensation package, such as the Continuous Improvement Program, GRRSP Matching, MBC Program, and other variable benefits.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Grade 12 diploma.

Tool and Die Certificate of Qualification (430A) or Mould Maker Certificate of Qualification (431A).

YOUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum two years’ experience as an Industrial Journeyman preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.
• Builds, services, maintains, repairs, installs and tests new or existing equipment or tooling, and verifies conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshooting of process problems and completes quality improvements as required to maintain part standards of quality.
• Modify tooling as per FEC procedures.
• Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools.
• Inspect, maintain, repair and modify designated machinery, equipment, process and facilities as assigned.
• Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation.
• Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools Machine, fit and assemble casting and other parts to make precision models of required shape such as metal patterns, core boxes and match plates.
• Monitor and participate in ensuring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality and Productivity) are being achieved.
• Complete preventative maintenance on equipment and keep maintenance records to identify weakness in design.
• Assist in developing and/or updating preventive maintenance procedures.
• Communicate information throughout shift and at shift exchange.
• Carries out preventative maintenance procedures as laid out by the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Co-ordinate activities of apprentices, helpers and assigned contractors.
• Support cross-functional repairs to equipment that includes Electrical, Mechanical, and Tooling provided it could be done safely.
• Operate lifting devices (overhead bridge cranes, fork/combi-lifts, and man-lifts such as scissor lifts and genie booms) as required.
• Continuous Improvement Development.
• Perform other duties as designated.

MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Shifts rotate every 2 weeks between Days, Afternoons and Midnights.
• Annual tool allowance.
• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked (hourly).
• Vacation entitlement: 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 4 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 15 days annually.
• Option to bank your overtime to earn up to an extra 5 days of paid time off (approved in the same manner as vacation time) (27 hours x 1.5 = 40 hours).
• Medical and dental benefits after 1 month of employment.
• Free on-site counselling.
• Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program).
• Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program).
• Matched GRRSP.
• Company paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
• Optional group life insurance and critical illness insurance for self and spouse.
• Safety shoe, prescription safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowance.
• Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use).
• Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more).
• Magna Service Award Program.
• Roger’s and Bell cellphone data plan available – as low as $50/month!
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria!
• Free coffee, juice, and tea.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts: new vehicles, amusement parks, etc.
• Plant-wide continuous improvement program: 2025 bonus = $1930.

One Team, One Formet! Awareness, Unity, Empowerment: 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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Cosma International

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