Tool & Die Technician - Casting at Magna International, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama

Job Description: 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.

Group Summary: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Essential Functions Of The Position: Follow and enforce all plant safety, environmental, and housekeeping (5S) policies and procedures, including strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements and safe material handling practices. Understand, support, and promote Magna's philosophies, including the Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution, and Employee's Charter. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on dies, molds, trim dies, fixtures, and auxiliary tooling to ensure maximum equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency. Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and optimize tooling issues during production and scheduled maintenance, both in and out of the die casting machines, minimizing downtime and supporting production requirements. Perform die changes, startups, shutdowns, and new tooling tryouts while ensuring proper setup, alignment, and functionality up to technical specifications (Technical Manual).Modify dies, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment to incorporate engineering changes, improve manufacturability, increase tool life, reduce scrap, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, blueprints, GD&T, sketches, specifications, and technical manuals to perform tooling repairs, fabrication, and precision machining. Set up and operate tool room equipment including manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, band saws, pedestal grinders, and precision measuring equipment. Perform TIG, MIG, and Arc welding, heat treatment, machining, polishing, fitting, grinding, and bench work required for tooling repair and fabrication. Inspect and verify repaired or newly manufactured tooling using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, tolerances, clearances, alignments, and quality standards. Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain tooling systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, lubrication, and mechanical components associated with die casting tooling. Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment during die handling, installation, maintenance, and transportation. Support Die Casting Operations by responding quickly to production issues, identifying root causes of tooling failures, and implementing permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, SMED, and waste reduction initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, and tooling performance. Analyze tooling wear patterns and recommend preventive actions, design improvements, replacement schedules, and spare parts inventory requirements to maximize tooling life. Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records, tooling history, repair documentation, engineering changes, and maintenance reports within the company's maintenance management system. Ensure compliance with quality standards, control plans, PFMEA requirements, work instructions, and customer-specific requirements while producing high-quality tooling and components. Train, mentor, and support operators, apprentices, and new employees on tooling operation, troubleshooting, safe work practices, quality requirements, and preventive maintenance procedures. Collaborate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and suppliers to resolve tooling issues, support new product launches, and improve manufacturing performance. Recommend tooling design improvements, equipment modifications, cost reduction opportunities, and process enhancements to improve safety, quality, maintainability, and operational efficiency. Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready tool room through effective 5S practices and proper care of company tools, equipment, and measuring devices. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

Core Competencies: Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while making sound technical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with strong attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams. Willingness to adapt to changing priorities, learn new technologies, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to perform manual work, including lifting and handling heavy tooling components safely. Willingness to work overtime, flexible schedules, and a rotating 2-2-3 shift schedule as required. Physical demands Some of the physical demands of this position include lifting in excess of 40 pounds. Moving toolboxes around and lifting and standing for extended periods of time. Equipment / Tools UsedSome of the equipment and tools used for the job are a lathe, mills, surface grinders, mig welder. Arc welder, tig welder, hand tools, hand grinder, band saw, cut off saw, drill presses of all sizes, heat treat equipment, cranes, and tow motors.

Technical Training Other: Journeyman certification is preferred: general knowledge of troubleshooting, materials and methods, machines and tools, and practical application of engineering science. Computer knowledge and CNC or EDM and Tig welding but not required; CAD/Blueprint reading and shop math; die building experience is a plus, but not necessary. Basic knowledge in automation. Work Experience What Types? Tool & Die background in a manufacturing environment; journeyman experience preferred, job shop, hands on; Die Casting background. Welding experience, die construction, basic machining (milling, grinding, turning), sharpening cutting edges, reworking form steels, tig welding, mig welding, arc weldingHOW MUCH? Minimum 4 years 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