Tool & Die Maker - Montezuma - B Shift

Magna International; Montezuma (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Montezuma, Iowa, is looking for a skilled technician for tooling repair and machinery operation. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with post-secondary training preferred, along with strong organizational skills and integrity.

The role involves ensuring safety and productivity in tool room operations and assisting in manufacturing processes. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a variety of machining tools and a commitment to quality and improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Post high school tooling/machining certification preferred.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer proficiency is required.
• Integrity and honesty are essential in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and productively to meet tool room and production deadlines.
• Perform tooling repairs and operate various machining equipment.
• Communicate with managers regarding tool room concerns and improvements.
• Assist in preventive maintenance programs for tooling equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in computer operations

Integrity and honesty

Technical reading and analysis

Advanced mathematical concepts

Proficient use of machinery

Repair and maintenance skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school tooling/machining program

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Drill presses

Saws

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Work in a safe, quality‑minded, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to achieve tool room deadlines and to attain production priorities as scheduled.
• Perform tooling repair using various methods of machining and hand work.
• Operate various tool room machining equipment and welding operations.
• Attend daily pre‑shift meetings and carry out assigned work loads as directed by area leaders.
• Communicate with the tool room manager and area leaders, and other plant personnel about tool room concerns, providing complete action plans and status reports when required.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all tooling equipment.
• Follow and support MBCI’s and Magna’s operating principles.
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on the Employee Opinion Survey.
• Work with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company values of honesty and integrity.
• Work with all shifts in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May develop tool room apprentices and give guidance where needed.

Education and Experience

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Post high school tooling/machining program preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have good organizational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in computer operations.
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of safe and proficient use of lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and saws.
• Must be proficient in bench repair, assembly, machinery upkeep, layout, die repair, inspection, press troubleshooting, tooling design, quality control, die and/or fixture building, welding and heat treating.

Physical Demands

Per functional job description.

Environmental Conditions

General factory environment. Works around moving machinery and heavy equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.