Maintenance Technician - Casting

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to support a heavy manufacturing environment in Birmingham, AL. The role requires reading schematics, diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, and performing routine preventive maintenance on robotic and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Candidates should have at least three years of on-the-job experience, basic AutoCAD knowledge, and proficiency with testing equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree from a technical college is preferred.
• Three years of on-the-job maintenance experience in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems.
• Use testing and diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
• Assist with rigging and crane operations as needed.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Schematics reading

Testing equipment use

Rigging & cranes knowledge

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Attention to detail

Drafting basics

AutoCAD

Extended hours flexibility

Microsoft Office

Electrical theory

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical college degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Vibration/AMP tools

MIG & Stick Welder

Laptop/PC

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:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILL (Ability to do the job)

• -Must have good mathematical and communication skills
• -Ability to read and understand schematics
• -Ability to use testing and troubleshooting equipment
• -Must have a good understanding of rigging, cranes, etc.
• -Must have a general knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• -Must be able to pay good attention to detail
• -Must have a basic knowledge of drafting (blueprint reading, dimension drawings, etc.)
• -Basic knowledge of AUTOCAD
• -Must be able to work extended hours as needed to meet customer requirements
• -Must have basic knowledge or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• -Must have general knowledge on electrical theory and troubleshooting
• -Must have general mechanical knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some of the physical demands for the position include being able to lift a weight of 40 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and stretching; being able to stand for prolonged periods of time; and ability to walk for prolonged periods of time.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED

Some of the equipment and tools used are a multi-meter, basic hand tools, punch tools, Oscilloscope, laptop/PC, AMP probe, Mega ohm meter, MIG & Stick Welder

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree from a technical college and minimum of three years on-the-job training with heavy industrial manufacturing facility in skilled trade capacity.

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

General knowledge of industrial maintenance with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, robotics, or controls application

OTHER:

Journeyman Certification preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

WHAT TYPES? Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

HOW MUCH? Minimum of 3 years

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THE JOB?

• -Motor Control, PLC, and Ladder Logic
• -Basic Electrical Theory and troubleshooting
• -Basic knowledge of electrical components
• -Basic understanding of services and variable frequency drives
• -Welding experience
• -Applicable rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• -Robotic troubleshooting skills
• -Robotic programming skills
• -PLC troubleshooting skills
• -High level of mechanical aptitude
• -Mathematical Skills (work well with probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plain and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations).
• -Reasoning Ability (Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables).

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