Manufacturing Toolmaker

Magna International, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in the UK is seeking a Tooling Specialist to manage mechanical builds and ensure quality standards are met. The role requires expertise in automotive tooling and a City and Guilds toolmaker qualification. Ideal candidates will have experience in assembling components and familiarity with hydraulic systems. A vibrant work environment with opportunities for career development is promised.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and interrogate CAD data.
• Experience working with hydraulic or power presses.
• Welding of steel fabrications (Tig, Mig or Arc) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical build up of assembly fixtures from CAD.
• Verify engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Train colleagues in fixture build and tooling processes.

Skills

City and Guilds toolmaker qualification

Experience in an Automotive tooling environment

Experience of assembling mechanical and pneumatic components

Understanding of GD&T

Non CNC Machining skills

Education

City and Guilds toolmaker qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Completing scheduled mechanical build up of assembly fixtures referenced from CAD and or 2D drawings and BOMs (Bills Of Material).
• Taking ownership of tooling corrective repairs to ensure successful completion on time.
• Verifying engineering specifications and quality standards and adherence using CAD and or 2D drawings and verification from CMM data where applicable.
• Supporting the MAA business unit in all aspects of Jig, Fixture, other fabrications and Assembly cell build processes.
• Disassembly of casting dies, Preparation of frames including Assembly and fitting of new Casting inserts and steels.
• Supporting both press and die casting tooling spotting, with an ability to read blue spot to facilitate changes to die surfaces.
• Improving tooling performance, reliability and quality.
• Ensuring adherence to the BOM for assembly fixture builds.
• Ensure Shift and job handovers are clear and concise in order to minimise disruption.
• Training colleagues as required in the fixture build and tooling processes.
• To adhere to all Health & Safety responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds toolmaker qualification and previous post apprenticeship.
• Experience in an Automotive tooling environment.
• Experience of assembling mechanical and pneumatic components.
• Experience of working with hydraulic or power presses in production or try out disciplines.
• Ability to suitably identify and prepare materials.
• Welding of steel fabrications (Tig, Mig or Arc).
• Non CNC Machining skills.
• Understanding of quality procedures and first off and last off verifications.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and interrogate CAD data understanding precision measurement.
• CI understanding to support and develop business CI initiatives.

Desirable Experience

• Stamping tools, Casting tools, Injection moulding tools experience.
• Experience of working on hydraulic or power presses of at least 300 tons or more.
• Experience in mechanical integration of robotic assembly cells.
• Overhead crane experience (training will be given).
• Forklift truck experience (training will be given).

Company

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.

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.