Mold Process Technician - 3rd Shift - Starting Pay $36.50

Magna International; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Molding Process Engineer to optimize injection molding operations and support tool/process development. You will work with the Production Team Leader to improve efficiency and resolve quality issues, leveraging automation know‑how and plastics processing experience.

The role requires an associate degree in a technical field and several years of molding experience, with opportunities for growth within Magna's global Exteriors group.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; six years of related experience may substitute for degree.
• Course work related to injection molding is an asset.
• Three years minimum injection molding experience preferred.
• Experience processing plastics and setting tools is required.
• Knowledge of automation systems and controls is a must.

Responsibilities

• Initiate machine process, adjust within tolerance, and suggest improvements for efficiency with the Molding Process Engineering Manager.
• Monitor injection molding processes to ensure smooth, efficient operation.
• Resolve process or product non-conformities as requested by the Production Team Leader or Production Manager.
• Assist in set-up and start-up of new tools and resins for trials.

Skills

Injection molding

Automation knowledge

Tools setup

Process troubleshooting

Plastics processing

Education

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

Specific Job Duties

• Initiate machine process, make adjustments within process tolerance and recommend any changes for improved efficiencies to the Molding Process Engineering Manager. This includes but is not limited to crane operation, robotics and injection molding machines.
• Continually monitor all processes related to injection molding to ensure equipment is running smoothly and efficiently.
• Analyze and work to resolve any process problems. Resolve any product non‑conformity issues that may arise per the request from the Production Team Leader or Production Manager.
• Assist the Molding Process Engineer in the set-up and start-up of new tools and resins for trial.

Educational Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a 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.
• Course work relating to injection molding an asset.

Related Work Experience

• Three years minimum injection molding experience preferred.
• Must have experience processing plastics and setting tools.
• Knowledge of automation systems and controls a must.

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 15 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 40 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.

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.

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