Tool & Die Technician - Casting

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Employee support programs

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a skilled candidate with a background in Tool & Die for a permanent position. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, preferably with a journeyman certification and at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include using various tools, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment. A dynamic and supportive workplace is promised with varied responsibilities and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Journeyman certification is preferred.
• General knowledge of troubleshooting and material methods.

Responsibilities

• Use all tool room equipment effectively.
• Solve tooling issues and implement necessary changes.
• Maintain equipment to quality standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to use tool room equipment

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Adaptability to change

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification from technical college or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Mig welder

Arc welder

CNC machines

Job description

Overview

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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 REQUIREMENTS
• SKILL (Ability to do the job)
  • Ability to use all tool room equipment and measuring tools
  • Ability to work unsupervised and make quick decisions
  • Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to problem solve and troubleshooting in Press
  • Understanding of draw and trim operations and functions
  • Proven ability in aluminum trim die setup including steel entry standards and trap points
  • Ability to weld and restore tooling to original condition
  • Trouble shooting surface quality issues and implementing corrections, stoning, highlighting and perform changes to meet customer expectations in tooling
  • Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as needed
  • Must possess knowledge of casting processes
  • Willingness to adapt to change and learn

Physical Demands

Some of the physical demands of this position include lifting in excess of 40 pounds. Moving toolboxes around and lifting and standing for extended periods of time.

Equipment/Tools Used

Some of the equipment and tools used for the job are a lathe, mills, surface grinders, mig welder. Arc welder, tig welder, hand tools, hand grinder, band saw, cut off saw, drill presses of all sizes, heat treat equipment, cranes, and tow motors.

Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required: 2-year from a technical college or minimum 5 years\' experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility.

Technical Training

Other: Journeyman certification is preferred: general knowledge of troubleshooting, materials and methods, machines and tools, and practical application of engineering science. Computer knowledge and CNC or EDM and Tig welding but not required; CAD/Blueprint reading and shop math; die building experience is a plus, but not necessary. Basic knowledge in automation.

Work Experience

What types? Tool & Die background in a manufacturing environment; journeyman experience preferred, job shop, hands on; Die Casting background. Welding experience, die construction, basic machining (milling, grinding, turning), sharpening cutting edges, reworking form steels, tig welding, mig welding, arc welding

How much? Minimum 4 years

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.

Notice Regarding The Use Of AI

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. 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