
Tool & Die Tech - 2nd and 3rd Shift
Magna · Bowling Green, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Magna (automotive) in Bowling Green, KY.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Automation, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 7 other live manufacturing postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 50%
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Tooling 38%
- ✓ Lean 25%
- Union environment 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Magna in Bowling Green
8 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Sr. Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
- Engineer, Tooling · Manufacturing
- Packaging Engineer · Manufacturing
- Engineering Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
- Quality Engineer · Quality
Full description from MagnaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Responsibilities
Join our team as a Tool and Die Tech on 2nd or 3rd shift! We are seeking dedicated individuals to maintain a safe and healthful workplace and keeping tooling maintained to produce quality products. Also responsible for assisting with continuous improvement of tooling, housekeeping, helping to make informed decisions, and having tooling ready for production runs.
1. Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
2. Tig & Mig welding and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials)
3. Sound understanding and knowledge of die work/operations
4. Sound understanding and machine knowledge, able to run all tool room equipment including measuring instruments
5. Sound understanding and knowledge of Press and Assembly Operations and Quality procedures
6. Assist in determining spare parts
requirements
7. Maintain accurate documentation
8. Train operators and new team members
9. Recommend modifications to existing equipment
10. Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments
11. Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
12. Ensure quality products and know quality procedures
13. Perform troubleshoot tooling (in or out of the press)
14. Work on blueprints, CAD data, sketches, and verbal instructions
15. Efficiently perform Lock out/Tag out Procedures
16. Follow all plant safety policies and procedures
17. Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearance of finished parts.
18. Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies based on specifications.
19. Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of die parts on tooling using abrasive stones, filers, emery clothes or power grinders. Spot dies into proper run conditions.
20. Be able to identify tool ¬¬stacks and how to heat treat.
21. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
22. Perform other duties as required.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓General knowledge of troubleshooting, materials and methods, machines and tools, and practical application of tooling
- ✓Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- ✓Minimum of two years on-the-job training with heavy industrial manufacturing experience in skilled trade capacity
- ✓Must be able to provide own tools
- ✓Must have basic knowledge of drafting (blueprint reading, dimension drawings, etc.)
- ✓Basic knowledge in automation
Why join us?
- ✓Competitive Pay: Up to $41.38 per hour based on skills and experience.
- ✓Shift Premiums: Additional $1.00 for 2nd shift and $0.75 for 3rd shift.
- ✓Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 paid in three increments at 90 days, 180 days, and 365 days.
requirements
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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.
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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
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
What we are looking for
- •High School diploma or GED
- •Post-secondary education preferred in tool and die, or related minimum of two years’ experience in tool and die capacity
- •Journeyman Certification is a plus
Site Benefits
- •Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
- •Dental Insurance
- •Vision Insurance
- •401(k) with match
- •Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Paid Vacation
- •11 Paid Holidays
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
- •Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
- •Annual summer cookout
- •Annual Christmas Parties
- •Onsite Nurses
Worker Type
Regular / Permanent
Group
Cosma International
