Weld Technician Student

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POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide students currently enrolled in a Weld Technician or Mechanical Engineering Program with an interest in automotive weld tech work experience assisting with their ongoing educational training and skill development. The student will perform a wide array of duties within the Quality Department.

This position has been posted to fill an existing vacancy. The role requires shift work, including weekend shifts. The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately five (5) months, with an expected end date of December 2026.

POSITION SALARY:
$21.60 - $25.25 CAD Hourly

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Enrolled in Welding Technologist/Technician Course OR Mechanical Engineering Program from a Community or recognized college.

YOUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some experience with manual Gas Metal Arc Welding an asset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
• Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
• Participate as a Team Member with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Support the Weld Engineering Coordinator’s on new and existing programs.
• Conduct weld process audits for both GMAW and Spot Welding; including weld sequence verification and weld parameter verification, both GMAW and Spot Welding processes.
• Update weld documentation as required.
• Participate in weld process improvements.
• Assist Weld Technicians with trouble shooting weld issues.
• Support cycle time improvements.
• Assist with implementing process changes.
• Generating and upkeep of the Weld Set up Instructions, Weld Inspection Records and Weld Length records.
• Conduct weld inspection and analyze weld data, generate reports.
• Inspect weld process first-off.
• Archiving of weld destruct components in computer Paxit system.
• Measure weld data to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Assist and participate in Proto Builds.
• Support weld buyoff of prototype builds.
• Take initiative to follow through on completion of tasks.
• Provide support to all Departments for weld-related issues.
• Perform other duties as designated.

HOURLY CONTRACT TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:
Weekly pay via direct deposit.

• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more).
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria! Free coffee, juice, and tea.

• You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team! One Team, One Formet!   

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.

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.