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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
This position is in the South.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Stamping Maintenance Technician at Magna Exteriors - Engineered Glass is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing stamping presses, dies, and related auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. This role is heavily focused on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and press-related systems, with electrical and controls work primarily supporting equipment uptime and diagnostics. In addition to stamping presses, the technician is expected to support and maintain other production and facility equipment as required, contributing to overall plant reliability and operational continuity. The technician supports production, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering teams with press changeovers, die setups, preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities increase by level, allowing technicians to develop deeper expertise in press systems, supporting equipment, and advanced troubleshooting. This position may require irregular work schedules and involves exposure to high voltage, loud noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials
ESSENTIAL JOBDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Level 1:
- Performs work center start up and shut down processes.
- Support change over functions on stamping presses as well as other equipment
- Respond quickly to production issues, minimize downtime, and ensure equipment availability
- Documents all repairs and PM's using CMMS system.
- Troubleshoot and repair stamping press components, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Conduct stamping press related functions such as lubrication system check, shut height verification and die alignment.
- Understand production metrics and escalation procedures.
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting to support stamping press and other production equipment.
- Updates technical staff through attending crossover meetings and updating equipment logs.
- Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Level 2:
- Same as above, plus:
- Independently troubleshoot complex stamping press issues
- Perform stamping press component repair, replacement or rebuilds
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings and hydraulic schematics.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and pneumatic prints.
- Use PLC and HMI interfaces to monitor and troubleshoot faults.
- Replace hydraulic/pneumatic components
- Use gauging fixtures for quality verification.
- Assist in training less experienced technicians on stamping press operations, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Level 3:
- Same as above, plus:
- Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis for chronic press downtime or quality issues.
- Perform and oversee major press overhauls, rebuilds, and upgrades.
- Provide technical input on new stamping press installation and equipment modifications.
- Support die protection systems, tonnage monitoring and press safety upgrades
- Contribute to engineering design through blueprint and drawing creation.
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Magna International, Inc
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.