Tool Maker Apprentice

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General Job Duties

•  Under the direction of the Tooling supervisor and department mentors, learn to perform repairs, maintenance and engineering changes on production molds.

Specific Job Duties

Learn to:

•  Service and maintain assigned tooling and molds.  Clean and service molds in and out of the press.  Perform maintenance and repairs on tools in and out of the press.  Split molds, operates mold rotator, load and unload trucks and mold carts.
• Makes power, thermocouples and core pull cables.  Rebuilds hot runner systems.  Services and rebuilds hydraulic cylinders and troubleshoot hydraulic problems with molds.
• Operate various machines such as:  lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, etc.
• Properly operate Tool Tugger to transport tools.
• Weld (mig, tig and stick) as required.
• Read drawings and prints.

Additionally:

• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and works overtime as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Participates in department meetings.
• Completes documentation of activities as required.
• Submits cost reduction and Innovation ideas.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Skills/Experience Required

• One year manufacturing experience.  One-year continuous work experience.
• Must be able to operate overhead crane to move and set-up tools for tool work.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent math skills and basic understanding of SPC principles.
• Must work well with others.  Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.

Educational Requirements
  Required:  Possess or concurrently pursuing an Associate's Degree in Technical Field with an emphasis in Machining and Welding.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to at least meet the physical demands as defined by the current production requirements and the job function evaluation.  See job function evaluation in the Occupational Nurse’s office for more details. Manufacturing environment requiring the knowledge and use of special safety precautions. 

Benefits:

• Pay Rate Starting at $30.33 with shift premiums.
• Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.
• Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.
• Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.
• Vision - VSP - Two different plans.
• 401k and matching at 6 months.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• FSA/HSA.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
• Paid Time Off.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
• Magna Family Scholarship.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Award Programs.
• Disaster Assistance Program.
• Profit Participation Program after 2 years.

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

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.