Preform Tooling Technician

What we offer:

Group Summary:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma (grade 12) required, College Diploma in related field preferred. Knowledge of Six Sigma or DFMA (Design for Manufacturing) an asset. Two (2) to three (3) years hands-on experience in automotive industry. Good foundation and knowledge of CNC Machining process. Good organizational and communicational skills both verbal and written. Ability to perform training sessions and workshops. Hands-on experience and good understanding of APQP, FMEA, VE/VA, DOE, Advanced GD&T and continuous improvement tools. Some business travel may be required to interact with Suppliers and market test new Suppliers. Experience in automotive blueprint reading & working knowledge of SolidWorks. Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Business savvy and able to generate consumable tool cost saving ideas. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, MS Project, Microsoft Outlook

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage simultaneous projects. Able to work within a self-directed work environment to achieve results. Able to work overtime and weekends as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be able to obtain man-lift and hi-lo permit. Must be able to obtain Confined Space certification. Must possess valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills:

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions. Ability to document forms as required by position. Able to communicate in English effectively (both written and oral).

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AS400 and ability to use bar code labeling system.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Communication Skills: Ability to use active listening and communicate professionally.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch, twist and stretch and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and climb stairs. The employee must regularly stand and walk, talk and listen and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to work indoors and outdoors, at heights (up to 40’) and in confined spaces.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.