Mould Maker - Days

Builds and modifies moulds according to blueprints and interprets the design into a three-dimensional solid object. Test, repairs and delivers moulds and tooling. Provides assistance and guidance to apprentices.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Certificate of qualification - Mould Maker
• Good English (both written and verbal) communication skills
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to determine root cause and recommend countermeasures
• Knowledge of Mould design / Function / Spot in lifters and slides
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision on large compression Moulds, Direct injection Mould and Hot Runner systems, robotic end of arm tooling etc.
• Ability to Machine components to tight Tolerances and high surface finish
• A good understanding of Hydraulic / Electrical and Cooling systems associated with Moulds
• Read and interpret documents such as blue prints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations
• Must be available to work midnight shifts and overtime when required

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years related experience and / or training in an automotive production environment
• Tool and Die Maker Certificate of qualification
• Valid forklift license
• Knowledge of CNC equipment and programming
• Basic understanding of the computer
• Support Mould trials
• Ability to program operate sink / wire EDM
• Familiar with CAD Modeling (Mastercam, SolidWorks, ESPRIT. Inventor)
• TIG welding experience
• Valid Crane Operator license.

• Support shift with completing open action items
• Production coverage / Change Over’s / Manufacturing Spares / Preventative Maintenance / C.I.’s/ Predictive Maintenance
• Carry out daily pre-start Crane and Toolroom inspection sheet
• Maintain a clean and organized Toolroom / 5S
• Ensure clear communication of Midnight shift production related issues are passed onto all shifts and outstanding work is prioritized to be continued
• Maintain good communication with Supervisor and Team Leaders by way of verbal discussions and Email.
• Inspects and troubleshoots new Moulds
• Operates Toolroom equipment effectively and safely
• Assists in the tooling process as assigned while meeting the established customer requirements
• Modify, repair and trouble shoot Moulds while working to very close tolerances from blueprints, sketches and samples
• Maintains documentation and preventive maintenance requirement of Moulds
• Manages daily priorities for attainment of customer satisfaction, while also meeting production schedule commitments to achieve business objectives
• Performs assigned tasks within given timeframes and monitors/reports progress to the Mould Maker Team Leader or designate
• Actively participates in continuous improvements, dimensional quality concerns and customer issues and supports department goals and objectives
• Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge
• Performs all job functions abiding by the office/work standards, policies and procedures as outlines in the company handbook.

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.

• Employee Engagement Events
• Holiday Events
• BBQ's
• 2% Quarterly Bonuses
• 4 Floating Holidays

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.

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