Metal Finisher – Tech 2 / Class A GP12

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks an Assembly Metal Finisher to work in a dynamic environment. The role requires adherence to quality objectives, the ability to identify defects, and basic mechanical skills. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with prior manufacturing experience preferred. Responsibilities include using hand tools and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety requirements. Strong communication skills are essential in this collaborative position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 6-12 months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a team environment or independently with little supervision.
• Identify severe defects using various hand tools.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic departmental hand tools

Job description

Job Overview

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

• Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision.
• Ability to communicate with team members on all shifts and possess good mathematical and organizational skills.
• The ability to identify severe defects such as high spots, lows and deep slivers.
• The ability to use various hand tools such as body files, flat files, bow files, grinder, and sander.
• The ability to effectively use high‑lite oil to verify all rework/surface condition.
• The ability to determine when a defect is repairable or should be scrapped.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 40 pounds and to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

Equipment & Tools

Basic departmental hand tools, personal protective equipment, and may include computer and scanning.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 6‑12 months of relevant experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic understanding of weld terminology.

Training

New Hire Orientation, OSHA Required Training, Product and Process Overview, Understanding the Charter, Lean Manufacturing Overview, 5S & Visual Management, Business Management System, KAMTEK Label Standards, Tip Change Procedure, Robot Fundamentals, Basic Workstation Panel views, Scanner training.

Job Progress Monitoring

Performance assessment conducted by Team/Area/Dept. Leader.

Quality Objectives

The Assembly Metal Finisher will adhere to all company and customer quality systems to create a product that meets customer expectations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, without regard to color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International