Tool and Die Technician – Starting at $23.30 – 37.29 / hour
Bowling Green Metalforming, a Magna Company | 111 Cosma Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Journeyman cardholders are strongly encouraged to apply!
Relocation assistance available within the U.S. to qualified candidates, especially those holding an active Journeyman card!
Company Description
The Cosma division of Magna International 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.
Why Work at Bowling Green Metalforming
- Full-Time Employment
- Opportunities for Overtime Pay
- On the Job Training
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Comprehensive Benefits Package after 30 Days (see below for details)
- Shift premiums
Employee Benefits (Benefit coverage begins on day 31)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Rx Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance (after 90 days)
- Life Insurance
Job Summary
Tool and Die Technicians troubleshoot fixtures, performing preventative and predictive maintenance on all installed equipment to minimize downtime and keep safety as a priority. set up, troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial press production equipment. Tool and Die Technicians must be strong multi-taskers who can work through a list of assigned priorities, while also responding to emergency calls to resolve issues. Employees must be able to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
Key Responsibilities of Tool and Die Technicians
- Maintain lines and other tooling to improve processes resulting in increased productivity and quality parts.
- Tig and Mig welding and hand working parts of assembly line (heat treat of materials).
- Ensure spare parts requirements and maintain correct inventory levels.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Recommend modifications to existing equipment.
- Monitor spare parts requirements to continuously improve process.
- Maintain accurate documentation resulting in shared knowledge of issues and lessons learned.
- Train and support assembly team members and lesser advanced Tool & Die team members.
- Ensure equipment meets NEC, OSHA, and Magna regulations.
- Perform PM inspections as required, complete with all repairs.
- Minimize downtime by effective use of resources including response time, technical expertise, tools, spare parts and external contacts.
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Cognex camera and Perceptron.
- Establish and maintain communication with team members and other departments.
- Monitor and maintain good housekeeping.
Education and Experience:
- Completed apprenticeship program in tool and die preferred
- High School diploma or GED required
- Post-secondary education or related experience preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Tool and Die experience with metal stamping preferred
- Experience with extremely large, heavy presses
Required Skills / Knowledge:
- Ability to use all tool room equipment and measuring tools
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to weld and restore tooling to original condition
- Must have basic knowledge of drafting (blueprint reading, dimension drawings, etc.)
- Must be adaptable to change
- Must be able to provide own tools
- Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as needed
- Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Now hiring for the following shifts:
- 2nd Frames – Monday – Friday – 1:30 pm-9:35pm
- 3rd Frames – Monday – Friday – 10:30pm-6:35am
- 2nd Cradles – Monday – Friday – 2:30pm-12:35am
- 3rd Cradles – Monday – Friday – 10:30 pm-6:35am
- 2nd Press – Monday – Friday – 2:00pm-10:05pm
- 3rd Press – Monday – Friday – 10:00pm-6:05am
- 2nd Body – Monday – Friday – 3:00pm-1:05am
*Daily mandatory overtime and additional days likely for all shifts
