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Magna Tool & Die Maker Tech I in Birmingham, Alabama
Tool & Die Maker Tech I
Job Number: 65925
Group: Cosma International
Division: KAMTEK INC. - BLD1
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Birmingham, ALABAMA, US, 35215
Work Style:
Job Number: 65925
Group: Cosma International
Division : KAMTEK INC. - BLD1
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
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.
KAMTEK is a premierTier 1, automotive manufacturing supplier that specializes inClass “A” Stamping, Assembly and High Pressure Die Casting that produces Body-side and Door Openings, Roofs, Floor Pans, Wheelhouses, Large Welded Assemblies, Doors, Fenders, Hoods, Lift-gates, Aluminum Shock Towers, and Aluminum Rear Rails. Our capabilities include the manufacturing of Class “A” Body Panels along with Medium/Large Stampings, Large Assemblies and Aluminum Stampings and Assemblies, and Aluminum High Pressure Vacuum Die Casting to our Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW and Freightliner.As a local distributor and supplier, Kamtek’ s market segmentation to Cosma International, (a division of MAGNA INTERNATIONAL) provides a “state-of-the-art” product that utilizes the most technologically advanced Pressing processes in order to maintain a competitive advantage to other OEM’s within the market. Our company’s culture of team spirit & mutual respect with a focus on fair treatment helps us to embrace our multi-cultural affiliation with Magna International, and supports our mission through process efficiency and competitive product pricing. Furthermore, the culture at Kamtek focuses on Job Security, with employees being given the opportunity for continuous training, advancement within the skill/trade, and potential for growth within our safe work environment. We offer Employee Equity and Profit Participation programs which increase our employees’ ownership within the company. Kamtek, part of Cosma International and a division of Magna International, represents the most diversified automotive supplier in the world. We design, develop and manufacture automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in our three geographic segments - North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World (primarily Asia, South America and Africa). Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing operations and 92 product development, engineering and sales centres in 28 countries. We have over 168,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
About the Role
To maintain and troubleshoot dies in-house to produce a quality product in a safe manner. Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthful workplace and keeping tooling maintained to produce quality products. Also responsible for continuous improvement of tooling, housekeeping, making informed decisions, and having tooling ready for production runs.
Your Responsibilities
Maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to improve processes to increase productivity
Tig & Mig welding and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials)
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on all tooling and fills out the pm sheet and keep PM schedules up to date.
Operates a variety of small machines, tools and equipment.
Verifies conformance of machined or repaired dies to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances and alignments.
Sound understanding and knowledge of die work/operations
Sound understanding and machine knowledge, able to run all tool room equipment including measuring instruments
Sound understanding and knowledge of Press and Assembly Operations and Quality procedures
Assist in determining spare parts requirements
Maintain accurate documentation
Train operators and new employees
Who we are looking for
-Ability to use all tool room equipment and measuring tools
-Ability to work unsupervised and make quick decisions
-Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills
-Understanding of draw and trim operations and functions
-Proven ability in aluminum trim die setup including steel entry standards and trap points
-Ability to weld and restore tooling to original condition
-Must be willing to work and assist Class A toolmakers on Class “A” surface, punch finishing, fine spotting, trouble shooting surface quality issues and implementing corrections, stoning, highlighting and perform changes to meet customer expectations in tooling.
-Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as needed and rotate shifts
Your preferred qualifications
KNOWLEDGE
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required: 2-year from a technical college or minimum 5 years’ experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility
WORK EXPERIENCE
WHAT TYPES? Tool & Die background in a manufacturing environment; journeyman experience preferred, job shop, hands on; Automotive stamping background. Welding experience, die construction, basic machining (milling, grinding, turning), sharpening cutting edges, reworking form steels, tig welding, mig welding, arc welding
HOW MUCH? Minimum 4 years
What we offer
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.
Site Benefits
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.