Maintenance – PLC System Controls

Magna International; Carrollton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Carrollton, GA is seeking a maintenance technician to support production equipment and drive improvements. You will troubleshoot PLCs, program controllers, and work with robots and HMIs while ensuring safety and equipment uptime.

Join a team that values continuous improvement, compliance with safety rules, and proactive maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize line reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related technical field required; experience may substitute.
• Advanced troubleshooting of PLC hardware and I/O modules.
• Knowledge of PLC platforms, online diagnostics and programming backups.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document product/process difficulties per IATF directives.
• Propose and implement solutions to prevent non-conformities.
• Verify effectiveness of implemented solutions and update control plans.
• Develop parameter settings for equipment to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to collect performance data on new tech.
• Perform maintenance per TPM plan and maintain logs.
• Support continuous improvement teams; operate across shifts including overtime.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

HMI diagnostics

Industrial networks

Robotics integration

Safety circuits

Documentation

Downtime analysis

Electrical codes

Education

Associate’s Degree in a related and technical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Online diagnostics

Ethernet/IP / DeviceNet

Job description

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

General Job Duties

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The Magna Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.


• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.


• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.


• To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.


• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.


• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.


• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions.


• Understand and maintain your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace.


• Follow all safety guidelines and usage of all Personal Protective Equipment.


• Report any unsafe conditions immediately, including injuries, accidents, illnesses, and property damage.


• Cooperate with OSHA/State Osha inspectors.


• Make sure you are trained on any machinery or equipment that you are to use.


• Do no use, operate or make changes to any equipment or machinery that may endanger any persons, including yourself.

Specific Job Duties

• Support process and maintenance activities consistent with departmental expectations and goals.


• Identify, communicate and document any difficulties relating to the product, process and/or quality system as per Decostars IATF 16949 directives.


• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the product, process and/or quality system through designated channels.


• Verify implementation and effectiveness of recommended solutions.


• Participate in control plan updates as per IATF 16949 protocol.


• Develop, implement, verify and document parameter settings for all application equipment to maintain the specified quality standards detailed in the control plans of all products.


• Work with equipment suppliers to accurately collect application and performance data on new technology tested in the process.


• Complete all maintenance as directed in the total productive maintenance plan to ensure optimum performance of the equipment.


• Maintain organized daily logs of all maintenance activities, process parameter data and verification records.


• Actively participate in continuous improvement teams as assigned by the Maintenance manager.


• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and overtime.


• Train personnel as directed by the department leadership in the implementation of the specified preventative maintenance methods in accordance to the control plans established.


• Report all accidents, injuries, and near misses immediately.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the department leadership.

Educational Requirements

Associate’s Degree in a related and technical field of study required. Six years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered. Must be computer literate on the Windows platform.

Skills and Experience

• Advanced troubleshooting of PLC hardware, I/O modules, remote racks, power supplies, communication cards, and field devices.


• Ability to monitor, edit, and troubleshoot ladder logic, function block, and structured control programs in accordance with company change control procedures.


• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix or similar PLC platforms, including online diagnostics, fault recovery, and program backups.


• Knowledge of HMI screens, alarm history, tag databases, operator interface diagnostics, and process parameter verification.


• Ability to troubleshoot industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet and other plant floor communication systems.


• Experience integrating PLCs with robots, drives, HMIs, barcode scanners, vision systems, process controllers, safety PLCs, and production monitoring systems.


• Ability to troubleshoot safety circuits, safety relays, safety PLC logic, light curtains, emergency stops, interlocks, and reset circuits.


• Ability to document controls changes, maintain revision history, update electrical drawings, and communicate changes to maintenance, production, engineering, and leadership.


• Knowledge of downtime analysis, alarm trending, fault history review, and continuous improvement methods to improve equipment uptime and process stability.


• Familiar with electrical code compliance and safe installation practices for industrial equipment.

Physical Requirement

This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day, the ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, and the ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis. Ability to climb stairs is necessary. Ability to wear a respirator is necessary. Good vision at a close distance is required. (See attached sheets for detailed physical description of this position.)

Training Requirements

You will receive training to perform your job on an on-going basis concurrent with Decostar business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and Decostar business operations.

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.

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: Magna Exteriors

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