Tool and Die Maker

Posted:
5/19/2026, 2:14:08 AM

Location(s):
Birmingham, Alabama, United States ⋅ Alabama, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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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.

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.

Job Responsibilities:

1)    Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. 
2)    Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter).
3)    Maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to improve processes to increase productivity
4)    Tig & Mig welding and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials)
5)    Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on all tooling and fills out the pm sheet and keep PM schedules up to date.
6)    Operates a variety of small machines, tools and equipment.
7)    Verifies conformance of machined or repaired dies to specifications by checking dimensions, clearances and alignments.
8)    Sound understanding and knowledge of die work/operations
9)    Sound understanding and machine knowledge, able to run all tool room equipment including measuring instruments
10)    Sound understanding and knowledge of Press and Assembly Operations and Quality procedures
11)    Assist in determining spare parts requirements
12)    Maintain accurate documentation
13)     Train operators and new employees
14)     Recommend modifications to existing equipment
15)     Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments
16)     Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
17)     Ensure quality product and know quality procedures
18)      Perform troubleshoot of tooling (in or out of the presses)
19)     Work to blueprints, CAD data, sketches, and verbal instructions
20)     Efficiently perform Lock out/Tag out Procedures
21)     Promotes good housekeeping (5S) 
22)     Perform other duties as required.

-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, troubleshooting 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
-Must possess knowledge of stamping and assembly processes
-Willingness to adapt to change and learn
 

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 AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International