Manufacturing Toolmaker

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Referencing from CAD and / or 2D drawings, the Manufacturing Toolmaker will be responsible for all mechanical manufacturing aspects of jigs, fixtures, other fabrications for assembly cells.  Duties will also include preparation/assembly and fitting of new and existing Casting tools.

The manufacturing toolmaker will also be responsible for supporting and delivering workstreams involving casting die disassembly, preparation, assembly and fitting elements of both new and existing casting tools.

The Manufacturing Toolmaker must ensure compliance with all relevant quality standards and legal regulations, while consistently achieving specifications for tolerances, project milestones and delivery expectations.

The role involves but is not limited to:-

• Completing scheduled mechanical build up of assembly fixtures referenced from CAD and or 2D drawings and BOMs (Bills Of Material).
• Taking ownership of tooling corrective repairs to ensure successful completion on time.
• Verifying engineering specifications and quality standards and adherence using CAD and or 2D drawings and verification from CMM data where applicable.
• Supporting the MAA business unit in all aspects of Jig, Fixture, other fabrications and Assembly cell build processes.
• Disassembly of casting dies, Preparation of frames including Assembly and fitting of new Casting inserts and steels.
• Supporting both press and die casting tooling spotting, with an ability to read blue spot facilitate changes to die surfaces.
• Improving tooling performance, reliability and quality.
• Ensuring adherence to the BOM for assembly fixture builds.
• Ensure Shift and job handovers are clear and concise in order to minimise disruption.
• Training colleagues as required in the fixture build and tooling processes.
• To adhere to all Health & Safety responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Essential:

• City and Guilds toolmaker qualification and previous post apprenticeship.
• Experience in an Automotive tooling environment.
• Experience of assembling mechanical and pneumatic components.
• Experience of working with hydraulic or power presses in production or try out disciplines.
• Ability to suitably identify and prepare materials.
• Welding of steel fabrications (Tig, Mig or Arc).
• Non CNC Machining skills.
• Understanding of quality procedures and first off and last off verifications.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and interrogate CAD data understanding precision measurement.
• CI understanding to support and develop business CI initiatives.

Desirable:

• Stamping tools, Casting tools, Injection moulding tools experience is desirable.
• Experience of working on hydraulic or power presses of at least 300 tons or more.
• Experience in mechanical integration of robotic assembly cells.
• Overhead crane experience (training will be given).
• Forklift truck experience (training will be given).

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

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

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