Tool & Die Technician – Die Casting, 2-2-3 Shift

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking skilled Tool & Die technicians to support die casting tooling, maintenance, and tooling repair. You will interpret drawings, perform welding and precision machining, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will diagnose tooling issues, execute preventive maintenance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tooling life and product quality. A strong emphasis on 5S and continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical college preferred.
• Associate degree in Tool & Die Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years hands-on Tool & Die experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment; die casting preferred.
• Journeyman certification preferred; CAD/Blueprint reading experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies including LOTO and 5S practices.
• Support Magna’s philosophies and operational principles.
• Perform maintenance on dies, molds, fixtures, and tooling to ensure reliability and quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling issues during production and scheduled maintenance.
• Die changes, startups, and new tooling trials per technical specifications.
• Modify tooling to incorporate engineering changes and improve manufacturability.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD data to perform repairs and fabrication.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment and perform precision machining.
• Perform TIG, MIG, and Arc welding and related fabrication work.
• Inspect repaired or manufactured tooling to meet specifications and tolerances.
• Install and maintain tooling systems including hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes during tooling handling.
• Support production by addressing tooling issues and root causes.

Skills

Aluminum die casting

Tooling setup & repair

Manual tooling equipment

Engineering drawings interpretation

TIG welding

Arc welding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Forklift certification

Overhead crane experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Tool & Die Technology or related

3+ years hands-on tool & die experience

Tools

CAD/Blueprint reading

Shop math

CNC or EDM knowledge

Job description

Magna International is seeking skilled Tool & Die technicians to support die casting tooling, maintenance, and tooling repair. You will interpret drawings, perform welding and precision machining, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will diagnose tooling issues, execute preventive maintenance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tooling life and product quality. A strong emphasis on 5S and continuous improvement is required.