Coatings Technician

Magna International; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 34,729 - 38,793; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual events

Job summary

Magna International is looking for a qualified individual to join their team in Piedmont, SC, as a technical operator. The role involves managing paint line operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting. Candidates should have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma, with a preference for technical qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Technical / Mechanical Diploma strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience required.
• 3-5 years in a technical role involving coating, painting, or vacuum processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that proper start-up and shut-down procedures are followed.
• Operate paint line and wastewater treatment system.
• Collect samples and analyze coating line process parameters.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Coating Processes and Defect Analysis

Technical Knowledge of HVAC Systems

Robotics and Controls Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Technical / Mechanical Diploma / Degree or Certificate

Tools

Lab Equipment

Fluid Handling Equipment

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

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 POSITION:

• Ensure that proper start‑up, shut‑down, and trouble‑shooting procedures are being followed.
• Operates paint line to include startup, operation, and shut down.
• Operates wastewater treatment system to include startup, operation, and shut down.
• Operates auxiliary systems including, but not limited to, RO water systems and boilers.
• Collect samples, analyzes, and adjusts coating line process parameters using lab equipment.
• Collect samples, analyzes, and adjusts wastewater system parameters to ensure wastewater is within permit limits.
• Monitors e‑coat process pressures and flows and changes filters as necessary.
• Charts process analysis results and enters into required spreadsheets.
• Participates in required tank maintenance.
• Maintains, calibrates, standardizes, and cleans lab equipment to maintain an operational neat and clean lab environment.
• Cleans and maintains e‑coat and wastewater equipment area.

Position Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma required, Technical / Mechanical Diploma / Degree or Certificate strongly preferred.

Work Experience / Technical Training

• 3-5 years Manufacturing Experience Required
• 3-5 years in a technical role involving hard coating, painting, and/or vacuum metalising or vacuum plasma processing.
• Robotics and controls experience would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding of coating processes and defect analysis.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC systems, clean room environments and fluid handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial processes and machinery.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh‑cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $25.21 - $28.16 per hour

Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

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