Production Operator (Contract)

Magna International; Brampton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Brampton, Canada is seeking personnel for manufacturing roles on an afternoon/night shift. The positions offer hourly pay and opportunities to work on production lines within a safety‑conscious, quality‑driven environment.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, daily startup routines, and maintaining production standards while communicating issues to shift leads. Magna emphasizes continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required.
• Experience in automotive industry an asset.
• Physically capable and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate/verify Poke-Yoke equipment at start of report.
• Conduct daily Work Instruction binder reviews.
• Complete Work Cell startup checklist.
• Pre-shift safety checks of equipment and work center.
• Fulfill daily production standards.
• Report production on white board/tally sheet/MES.
• Notify Production Lead of machine or quality issues.
• Inspect parts to ensure quality criteria are met.
• Identify defects (e.g., flash, misalignment).
• Perform first off, in-process and last off per quality docs.

Skills

Physical ability

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job 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:

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:

Additional Job Description

HOURLY : PROGRESSIVE RATES

$20.54 - $26.29

VACANCY STATUS:

Immediate, Open Position

(Afternoons/Night Shift)

Responsibilities

• Validate/verify the Poke-Yoke equipment using red rabbit at the beginning of the report
• Conduct daily Work Instruction binder reviews
• Complete Work Cell startup checklist
• Conduct pre-shift safety check of equipment and work center
• Fulfill daily production standards
• Report production on white board/tally sheet/ MES
• Notify Production Lead of machine issues/quality issues as they occur
• Inspect parts to ensure quality criteria is met
• Distinguish part defects (i.e. Flash, splay, etc.)
• Perform first off, in-process and last off as per quality documents (refer to inspection instruction in Program Binder)
• Communicate with following shift operators (i.e. Equipment problem, quality issues, etc.)
• May be required to work overtime when necessary
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
• Comply with the requirements of CTPAT/PIP
• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF-16949 standards
• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives, events and Big Ideas
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
• Ensure work area is kept neat and organized
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum completion of Grade 12 diploma

Experience

• Experience in automotive industry an asset

Skills

• Physically capable of performing essential duties of the job
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems

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:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Group:

Magna Exteriors