Tool & Die Maker Apprentice — CNC & Mold Craft

Magna International; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Engineered Glass in Holland, Michigan, is seeking a Tool & Die Maker Apprentice for a structured four-year program. You will learn to build, repair, and validate production molds, dies, fixtures, and tools under supervision, gaining CNC, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and safety expertise.

The program includes 8,000 on-the-job hours and 144 hours of related instruction annually, with a probationary period and a potential two-year post-completion commitment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• English proficiency; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Must successfully complete apprenticeship coursework and training.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and wear PPE.
• Operate and maintain machine tools including lathes, mills, grinders, drills, and CNC centers.
• Read blueprints and GD&T specifications to guide fabrication.
• Document apprenticeship hours and competencies; track progress.
• Support tooling construction, assembly, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Band saws

CNC machining centers

Tool room equipment

Job description

Magna Engineered Glass in Holland, Michigan, is seeking a Tool & Die Maker Apprentice for a structured four-year program. You will learn to build, repair, and validate production molds, dies, fixtures, and tools under supervision, gaining CNC, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and safety expertise.

The program includes 8,000 on-the-job hours and 144 hours of related instruction annually, with a probationary period and a potential two-year post-completion commitment.