Apprentice Toolmaker

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Key Responsibilities

• Operation of a variety of specialised tools and machinery including milling machines lathes cranes hand tools power tools forklifts etc.
• Assist with manufacturing/building and troubleshooting of large press tools for the automotive industry.
• Understanding and analysis of technical drawings and diagrams.
• Completion of detailed tasks with high accuracy and careful handling.
• Working with and learning from experienced tool and die makers.
• Passing written and practical exams on all off-the-job phases.
• Training will be provided for all of the above. Adhere to agreed training plan as required for effective performance of the position.
• Attend all scheduled training as deemed required by Autolaunch.
• Attendance and reporting at the daily/weekly tooling department / group meetings if required.
• Follow the departmental Safe Systems of Work (SSW).
• Report to workstation on time at the start of shift and on return from allowed break periods.
• Remain at workstation until end of shift or until an adequate handover has been completed.
• Adhere to established Autolaunch quality standards.
• Support Autolaunch by making continuous improvement suggestions.
• Understand and adhere to the Autolaunch handbook and all policies and procedures contained within.
• Employees attending other plants are representatives of Autolaunch and should adhere to the Autolaunch policies and other facilities rules policies and procedures.
• Compliance with Magnas Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Complete all relevant MAFACT and audit documentation as required.
• Adhere to the principles of Magnas Employee Charter and Operational Principles.
• Faithfully and diligently perform any such task that is assigned to you by your leadhand supervisor or manager across all manufacturing processes.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Adhere to all of Autolaunchs health safety and environmental policies.
• Abide by and promote all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations.
• Report any defects hazards and non-compliance items to the department leadhand(s)/ supervisor(s) /manager(s).
• Report any incident/accident to a first aider /lead hand /supervisor /manager.
• Abide by the operating procedures/work instructions/maintenance practices and procedures of any equipment or machinery used.
• Wear personal protective equipment as provided by Autolaunch.
• Responsible for inspections of respective equipment machinery and vehicles so as to ensure proper and safe operation (Preventative Maintenance Checklist).
• Responsibility to keep work area clean and adhere to housekeeping/5S standards.
• Participate and assist in any investigation where required.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Must meet SOLAS minimum entry requirements.
• English language fluency essential (written and spoken)
• To eligible for an apprenticeship you must be at least 16 years of age and you are expected to have a minimum grade of D in 5 subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent exam.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong capability in mathematics an advantage.
• Familiarity with engineering metalwork and/or drawing an advantage.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility is expected especially during busy periods.
• Ability to demonstrate good work practices including attendance timekeeping tidiness safety awareness quality awareness responsibility and a willingness to learn.

Additional Information

• Fixed term apprenticeship contract with potential of a permanent contract on successful completion of apprenticeship program.
• Must be eligible and willing to work the hours of day and afternoon shift.
• Overtime will be required at times.

• Overseas/overnight travel may be required at times to off-site customer facilities.

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

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.

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