Mold Maintenance Technician - Starting pay $35.00+

Magna International Limited; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Molding Maintenance Supervisor. The role focuses on repairing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical and mechanical systems to ensure high uptime and safety compliance at our Northwood facility.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, ordering parts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and adhering to the Magna Health and Safety Manual.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.
• 6 years of direct job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain equipment to ensure uptime goals.
• Inspect machinery for defects and perform repairs as needed.
• Maintain proper fluid levels in equipment and machinery.
• Order replacement parts and fluids through Maintenance Manager.
• Modify equipment following Health and Safety guidelines.
• Repair and install electrical components and wiring.
• Diagnose electrical failures and perform necessary repairs.
• Ensure electrical parts meet code requirements and operate safely.
• Perform tasks in the total productive maintenance system.
• Replace electrical components and wiring as required.
• Test and repair electrical components and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with department personnel.
• Fabricate equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in a technical field

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

This position reports directly to the Molding Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of Norplas as described below:

General Job Duties

• 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 Company policies and display conduct expected of Norplas employees as described in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of Norplas to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.

Specific Job Duties

• Repair and maintain all equipment and machines expediently to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all machinery required to maintain uptime goals.
• Inspect all machinery for defects and potential problems in accordance with the total preventative maintenance systems, repairing and replacing parts as required.
• Ensure all fluid levels are maintained at appropriate levels in respective equipment and machinery.
• Order appropriate replacement parts and fluids through the Maintenance Manager.
• Modify equipment and machinery as directed within guidelines of the Norplas Health and Safety Manual.
• Repair, maintain and install electrical components, and wiring and electrical equipment of all related machinery and building.
• Locate and determine reason for electrical failures and carry out necessary repairs in an expedient manner.
• Ensure all electrical parts, wiring and equipment conform to electrical code requirements and are operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform electrical tasks involved in the total productive maintenance system.
• Replace electrical components, motor parts and wiring as required.
• Test and repair electrical components and equipment.
• Work closely with departmental personnel in coordinating maintenance activities.
• Fabricate equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Educational Requirements

• Must have High School diploma or GED. Associate's degree in a technical field of study or 6 years of direct job related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

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. Good vision at a close distance is required. (See attached sheets for detailed physical description of 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

Magna Exteriors