Molding Die Setter in Halifax

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Description Summary:

• Installs tooling, adapters, pickoffs, and other automation in molding presses.
• Sets press timing, fill and ejection rates to meet process specification.
• Makes adjustments as needed to produce quality parts to customer specification.

Job Description:

• Follows safe operating procedures.
• Maintains 5S standards.
• Performs TPM activities as required.
• Reviews and follows quality, process and operator instructions.
• Performs quality checks as required and accurately records using Plex or required method.
• Identifies, contains and generates Discrepant Material Report (DMR) for any non-conforming material and forwards to the Material Review Board (MRB).
• Communicates with co-workers from the previous and following shifts to discuss problems and concerns.
• Ensures operation runs at required production rate and notifies Team Leader or equivalent when this does not occur.
• Accurately reports production and scrap using Plex or required method.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Reviews press operation to assess if they are running properly.
• Telephones mix room to request mix material for specified press.
• Installs new setup following process instructions for different parts.
• Ensures safety checks are completed.
• Removes scrap and tailings from previous set up and disposes of in correct scrap container.
• Estimates run completion time.
• Takes part in quality control for testing.
• Removes, cleans and returns completed tools and adapters to tool crib.
• Demagnetises tools to prevent powder from sticking to them.
• Adjusts presses during operation as needed.
• Changes hoppers when required.
• Operates molding equipment as required, i.e. weekends/lunches/shortage of labor due to call-offs and excessive absenteeism.
• Completes other tasks within this job classification as assigned.
• Assists other associates as directed by the team leader and/or Supervisor.
• Assists leadership in monitoring and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by identifying inefficiencies, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring optimal machine performance.
• Actively participates in mentoring and training lower classification die-setters to enhance team skill and performance.
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor with accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Education:

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience: Know what it takes to have a safe workplace.
• IATF-16949 Quality Systems Requirements.
• ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Control Plans Lock-out Tag-out.
• Problem Solving.

AAM is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, designing, engineering and manufacturing Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, colour, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, colour, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.