Molding Process Technician

Magna International Limited; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited is seeking a Molding Process Technician in Toledo, Ohio, to support molding operations, set up tools and equipment, and troubleshoot presses and robots. The role involves loading materials, running trials, and driving continuous improvements in the molding department.

Two-shift window with a second shift from 2PM to 10:30PM, requiring solid experience in plastics molding and tool setup. Associates degree preferred; forklift certification required.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum molding experience required.
• Experience processing plastics and setting tools.
• Knowledge of robot programming and troubleshooting a must.

Responsibilities

• Support processes and molding department goals.
• Initiate machine processes and adjust within tolerances.
• Perform tool changes and set up auxiliary equipment.
• Connect tools with water, hydraulic, vacuum, and electrical lines.
• Assist with setting up/loading material into the slitter machine.
• Troubleshoot injection presses and robots.
• Assist with troubleshooting assembly equipment.
• Monitor all injection molding processes.
• Analyze and resolve process problems and product non-conformities.
• Assist in setting up and starting new tools/materials for trials.
• Drive continuous process improvement in molding.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Skills

Molding experience

Robot programming

Tool setup

Troubleshooting

Plastics processing

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Injection presses

Job description

## Molding Process TechnicianApply: Toledo, Ohio, US: Full time: Posted Today: R00263308**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## **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:*** Support processes and other activities consistent with molding department’s expectations and goals.* Initiate machine processes, make adjustments within process tolerances and recommend any changes for improved efficiencies.* Responsible for all tool changes and setup of auxiliary equipment.* Responsible for making the proper connections to the tools (water, hydraulic, vacuum and electrical).* Assist with setting up and loading material into the slitter machine.* Must be able to troubleshoot the injection presses and robots.* Must assist with troubleshooting assembly equipment.* Continually monitor all processes related to injection molding.* Analyze and resolve any process problems. Resolve any product non-conformity issues that may arise.* Assist in the set-up and start-up of new tools and materials for trial.* Conform to the implementation of continuous process improvement in the molding department.* Must obtain and maintain a forklift certification.* Second shift schedule: 2PM - 1030PM# **Who we are looking for:*** Three years minimum molding experience required.* Must have experience processing plastics and setting tools.* Knowledge of robot programming and troubleshooting a must.# **Your preferred qualifications:*** Associate’s degree in a technical field of study preferred.* Reliable transportation## **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