Molding Tooling Technician

Group Description
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Role Summary
The Molding Tooling Technician reports directing to the Tooling Manager and is responsible for the specific duties outlined in the Key Responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Execute modifications or repairs of molds within specified time schedules.
• Maintain Molds and complete PM's on equipment while maintaining documentation
• Understand mold specifications for Magna Exteriors Belvidere and ensure they are correct and in the tool.
• Keep an open issue list for each tool, including upgrades to be done to maintain tools in accordance with customer specifications.
• Assist injection molding department by troubleshooting mold operations.
• Understand and can use blueprints and drawings.
• Safe and effective operation of machine shop equipment.
• Communicate and follow up on finished results to ensure final product meets customer specifications.
• Support team efforts to improve quality, cost and timing of mold repairs or changes and work in a manner that contributes to meeting or exceeding departmental performance objectives.
• Perform all work in an efficient manner and make efficient use of materials and tool room supplies and inventories.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area at all times.
• Display professional conduct when dealing with all Magna Exteriors Belvidere
• Work cross functionally within the tool room as required.
• Visibly leads and supports all MEB goals as set forth in objectives and targets.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• 3-5 years Tooling / Molding experience in an automotive industry.
• Experience with metalworking and shop equipment.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Minimum of 1-year hands-on experience in an industrial environment
• Must have High School diploma or GED with 3-5 years direct job related experience (Moldmaker).

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