Operator, Production

Magna International; Ethridge (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International’s Cosma group is seeking a production/assembly-oriented team member in the United States. The role emphasizes safe operation, ability to follow detailed instructions, and basic mechanical skills to support manufacturing processes.

You will work with a team or alone, communicate across shifts, and follow procedures to help maintain quality and efficiency in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read work instructions.
• Familiarity with weld terminology is a plus.
• Willingness to learn safe work practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work in teams or independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment or independently with limited supervision.
• Communicate effectively with team members across shifts.
• Follow work instructions and safety requirements.
• Maintain good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Read and follow standard procedures and quality checks.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Safe work practices

General knowledge of mechanical ops

Basic weld terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

Additional Job Description

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety requirements.

Good communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some of the physical demands of this position includes sitting for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down staircases, occasional lifting, and occasional stooping and bending. Ability to lift 40 pounds and being able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:

Some of the equipment and tools used are computer, telephone, fax machine, copier/printer, and a projector. Also include basic departmental hand tools and personal protective equipment as well as scanning.

KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of mechanical operations

Basic understanding of weld terminology

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

6-12 months previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THE JOB:

Basic mechanical aptitude

Safe work practices

AREAS OF TRAINING REQUIRED:

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

TEAM MEMBER’S JOB PROGRESS BE MONITORED FOR COMPETENCY BY:

Performance Assessment conducted by Supervisor and / or Department Manager.

POSITION RELEVANCY TO ACHIEVING QUALITY OBJECTIVES:

The applications created help provide accurate data that assists in monitoring the implementation of systems / goals.

OTHER PERTINANT OR RELEVANT INFORMATION:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor

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