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Press Maintenance Technician (Millwright/Electrician)

Magna International, Inc

  • Piedmont, South Carolina
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Fabricate, modify, and repair machine components using shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, cutting tools, welders, and torches. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPiedmont, South Carolina
    IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1957
    Websitehttp://www.magna.com/

    Description

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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:

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

    • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and non-production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
    • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automation-related issues.
    • Respond to equipment breakdowns and production calls to minimize downtime and quality concerns.
    • Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance (PM), and scheduled maintenance activities.
    • Conduct major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls as required.
    • Maintain equipment in a safe, clean, and reliable operating condition.
    • Analyze equipment failures and quality issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
    • Assist with installation, startup, optimization, and troubleshooting of new equipment and tooling.
    • Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, drives, servo systems, robots, and other industrial control systems.
    • Support press automation systems and production dies, including electrical component maintenance and installation.
    • Optimize equipment performance and cycle times through process improvements.
    • Fabricate, modify, and repair machine components using shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, cutting tools, welders, and torches.
    • Utilize SAP or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to manage work orders, maintenance notifications, and repair documentation.
    • Maintain compliance with all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
    • Participate in special maintenance projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    EDUCATION:

    • Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial maintenance experience.

    WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING:

    Required

    • Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial maintenance experience.
    • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
    • Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
    • Welding, cutting torch, fabrication, and machining experience.
    • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
    • Basic computer skills and experience using maintenance software systems.
    • Ability to use metric and standard measurement systems.

    Preferred

    • Experience with automotive manufacturing equipment, stamping presses, or automated production systems.
    • Knowledge of Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, Beckhoff controls, or similar automation platforms.
    • Experience troubleshooting industrial robots, servo drives, and motion control systems.
    • Journeyman Electrician certification, Industrial Electrical/Electronic certification, or equivalent technical training.
    • Experience with Fanuc, Pilz, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or similar automation technologies.

    Skills and Competencies

    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
    • Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
    • Root cause analysis and continuous improvement mindset.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.

    WHY WORK HERE?

    • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and ot

    About Company

    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.

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