Certified Tool & Die Maker

About Magna Powertrain

At Magna Powertrain, we are dedicated to transforming mobility by developing smarter, cleaner, safer, and lighter automotive technology. As a leading global supplier, we excel in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing complex powertrain systems. Our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and safety is at the core of everything we do. Innovation fuels us as we strive to shape the future of mobility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Certified Tool & Die Maker to join our night shift team in Markham, Ontario. You will be tasked with building and maintaining a variety of tools, creating new dies, managing spare parts inventory, and contributing to ongoing process improvements. This opportunity includes competitive compensation and a supportive environment fostering career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and sustain tools in line with guidance from the toolroom manager.
• Design and develop new dies, applying advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving to enhance product capability and meet or surpass production rates.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and manage control systems effectively.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and performance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid Ontario Tool & Die Maker certificate, with evidence of apprenticeship completion or master certification; equivalent European certifications such as a "meisterbrief" are also accepted.
• At least seven years of experience specializing in fineblanking of performed parts, advanced transfer dies, and deep draw processes.
• Proven expertise in die maintenance and acceptance including approval procedures.
• Completion of Grade 12 education alongside a college apprenticeship or equivalent European educational background.
• Proficient in constructing new tools independently, with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid understanding of GD&T Level 1, SPC Level 2, metrology, blueprint reading, and basic CNC lathe/machining programming.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, complemented by excellent documentation practices.
• Familiar with AutoCAD software and certified crane operation.
• Trained in WHMIS and lockout/tagout safety procedures.

Compensation and Work Hours

The hourly wage ranges from $38 to $41. The position requires working the night shift.

Equal Opportunity & Privacy

Magna is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity across all dimensions, including but not limited to color, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. We respect your privacy by discouraging applications via email or traditional mail to ensure compliance with GDPR and local data protection laws.

Recruitment Process Transparency

We utilize AI-assisted tools in early application screening phases to enhance fairness and efficiency. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications align with the role but do not share applicant data externally. Final hiring decisions rest with human recruiters and managers. Candidates are entitled to inquire about AI's role in decision-making at any stage.