Toolmaker-Montezuma C Shift

Magna International; Montezuma (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Tool Room Toolmaker in Montezuma, Iowa, responsible for repairing stamping dies and performing preventative maintenance. The role demands expertise in machining and repair, involving various tools and equipment to ensure quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will join a diverse team and contribute to achieving production goals in a safe factory environment, with opportunities to develop skills further.

Qualifications

• Must have good organizational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in computer operations.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
• Knowledge of safe use of machining tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain stamping dies and assembly tooling.
• Operate tool room machining equipment and welding operations.
• Assist in preventive maintenance programs for tooling equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Intermediate computer proficiency

Technical interpretation

Mathematical concepts application

Machinery operation skills

Bench repair and assembly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school tooling/machining program

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Drill presses

Saws

Job description

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

Summary: The Tool Room Toolmaker will repair and perform preventative maintenance on stamping dies and assembly tooling as needed, while striving to improve the quality of workmanship and time taken to complete assigned work.

• 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 tool room manager and tool room area leaders, and other plant personnel about tool room concerns, providing complete action plans and status reports as and when required
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all tooling equipment
• Follow and support Montezuma Manufacturing’s and Magna’s operating principles
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on 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/or 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

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 color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International