General Helper - Weekend Shift
The General Helper is responsible for machine set-up, maintenance, and cleaning to ensure efficient shop operations. They also perform material handling duties using cranes and forklifts while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- On-site
- Brampton, ON
- Posted Jul 31, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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: Massiv Die-Form, a division of Magna International, designs and builds medium to large cast automotive and hot stamping dies. Massiv Die-Form is proudly committed to manufacture products of the highest quality, reliability, maintainability and durability for the global automotive market through skilled and dedicated people focused on total customer satisfaction, ongoing protection of the environment and the profitable well-being of our company. Hourly Rate: $21.41 - $24.65 Vacancy Status: Immediate Open Position DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Machine set-up/ break down Place next job in staging area for each machine Assist Machinists through cleaning of work areas/ milling machines/ equipment/ dies, etc. Fill up oil and maintain coolant levels in machines on daily basis Responsible to keep machine shop in a state of cleanliness Empty waste oil bins on daily basis 5S sustaining duties LMS bay cranes pre-start checks Assist with data management and administrative tasks, as required. Complete tasks and assignments as assigned, including material handling with crane and forklift Communicate necessary information to Leadhands and co-workers from shift to shift Responsible to carry out duties for Health, Safety, and Environment in accordance with the HS&E Agreement for Employees - Addendum Responsible for applicable QEMS policies, procedures & work instructions Perform other reasonable duties as required WORKING CONDITIONS: Weekend day shift (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) and overtime required. SPECIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 education required. Previous shop experience an asset Crane/Forklift experience an asset. Good communication skills, attendance and performance required. Orientation, WHMIS, Crane Training, Forklift Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, 5S, CI Suggestion Program, Waste Disposal Procedures, ISO 9001& ISO14001 training as prescribed by QEMS (see matrixes). 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
What you’ll do
The General Helper is responsible for machine set-up, maintenance, and cleaning to ensure efficient shop operations. They also perform material handling duties using cranes and forklifts while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and the ability to perform physical tasks in a shop environment. Previous shop experience and certification in crane or forklift operation are considered assets.
Other relevant skills
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- Machine set-up
- Machine maintenance
- Material handling
- Crane operation
- Forklift operation
- 5S
- Data management
- Administrative tasks
- Communication
- Health and safety compliance
- Quality control
- Waste disposal
- Machine Setup
- Talent Attraction
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Milling Machines
- Sales Prospecting
- Data Privacy Laws
- Administrative Functions
- Artificial Intelligence
- Chassis
- Decision Making
- Cleanliness
- Customer Service
- Learning Management Systems
- Data Management
- Information Privacy
- Forklift Truck
- Oil and Gas
- Innovation
- Waste Management
- ISO 14000 Series
- Machining
- Maintainability
- Material Handling
- Stamping (Metalworking)
- Product Engineering
- Staging Area
- Tooling
- Environment Health And Safety
- Reliability
- Automotive Technologies
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
- Engineering
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Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
