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Weld Technician 2nd Shift

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New Hudson, MI
Junior
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New Hudson, MI
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Maintains, repairs, installs, tests, and troubleshoots robotic welding equipment, fixtures, and electrical or electronic components. Provides production support, performs preventive maintenance, investigates recurring failures, documents breakdowns, and supports quality, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborates with production teams, vendors, and support departments, assists with project implementation and equipment training, and follows applicable safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
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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:

  • Minimum of 2 year of Fanuc robotics production support using a FANUC teach pendant
  • Robotic MIG, spot, and Material handling experience preferred.
  • Fronius and BOSCH robotic welding background preferred.
  • Knowledge and ability to use a voltage meter.
  • Background with robotic dress packs preferred.
  • Background in troubleshooting welding issues with a robotic MIG welder.
  • Background in troubleshooting welding issues with a robotic SPOT welder.
  • Experience with robotic adhesive and sealer programming preferred.
  • Background in projection welding preferred.
  • Background in stud welding preferred.
  • Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Experience on the cut & etch processes an asset.
  • Must have experience in, and practices the 5S methodology
  • Proven ability to interact well with co-workers and promote the “Team” attitude.
  • Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a variable workload
  • Ability to work flexible hours and overtime in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements
  • Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from all interested parties
  • Able to calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages and proportions
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact
  • Time management skills to include prioritizing and meeting deadlines with limited direct supervision
  • Capable in necessary computer use and computer software to perform job

DUTIES:

  • Service, maintain, repair, install and test new or existing equipment and verify conformance to specifications. (Robot/Welding/Fixtures)
  • Complete repairs, modifications and installations as required.
  • Provide plant support in troubleshooting of process problems including root cause and completes quality improvements as required to maintain part standards of quality. Establish cross functional team for reliability issues
  • Deal extensively with production team and other support groups as well as vendors (both parts suppliers and equipment suppliers).
  • Department support for testing, repairing and calibrating electric or electronic components. Validates reliability issues with components and investigates repeat component failures.
  • Enter all breakdown details into the Maintenance PM database by end of shift
  • Carries out preventative maintenance procedures as laid out by CBAM and the manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities; repairs and systems improvements (optimization). Documents improvements and analysis data, ensure swift and effective implementation.
  • Analyse, record and chart documentation required for maintenance records and projects. Establishes benchmarks and shares improvement opportunities with department Shift Leader.
  • Establish and follow-up full project implementation including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction and commissioning.
  • Prepare drawings, material specifications to requisition as required by vendors or other departments.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining preventative/predictive maintenance procedures.
  • Support or conduct training for and implementation of cross-functional repairs to equipment that includes electrical, mechanical, tooling etc. provided that it can be done safely.
  • Takes part in the continuous improvement process to improve productivity and quality (provides suggestions at team meetings, understands losses and gives ideas/solutions, participates in trials/experiments, volunteers on committee or focus group activities, etc.) and focuses on solutions.
  • Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled.
  • Attends training as scheduled.
  • Complies with, supports and models CBAM’s operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna’s Employee’s Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
  • Complies with relevant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental programs (e.g. ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 45001 ISO 14001).
  • Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed.
  • Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
  • Keeps work area clean and organized.
  • Other duties as required.
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

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