Packaging Technician — Automation & Continuous Improvement

Magna International; Nashville (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $62,000–$68,000 per year

Health insurance plans

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a packaging technician to help oversee packaging construction and ensure on-time delivery at target costs. You will assist with design work in AutoCAD/IDEAS and validate packaging solutions for production facilities.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic 3D sketching, and strong math/written/spoken communication. A 2-year technical degree and progress toward an engineering degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Past duties requiring problem solving, computer applications and following technical instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and sketch 3D drawings.
• Good math, written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing packaging construction and delivery to cost and timing requirements.
• Assist in resolving transit damage and material handling related issues.
• Assist in the introduction of new/changed packaging into production (procedure development & training).
• Assists with designs (AutoCAD/IDEAS) and validation of packaging/storage containers.
• Assists with obtaining packaging related quotes, completing capital approval forms, and issuing purchase orders.
• Communicates packaging information effectively by updating program status reports, publishing packaging review meeting minutes, maintaining NasApps fields, writing deviations, etc.
• Assist with investigations on all packaging related ideas and feedback.
• Coordinate the development and build of racks with the Rack Shop Personnel.
• Writes, tracks, and dispositions V.I.D.’s.
• Initiates shipping requests, completes customer required shipping documents, packages or coordinates packaging of sample packaging.
• Create packaging photo files for use on shared drive.
• Maintains safety audits and department initiatives.

Skills

read blueprints

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SPC

control charting

capability studies

forklift license

engineering coursework

Education

2-year Technical Degree

progress towards 4-year Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD/IDEAS

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking a packaging technician to help oversee packaging construction and ensure on-time delivery at target costs. You will assist with design work in AutoCAD/IDEAS and validate packaging solutions for production facilities.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic 3D sketching, and strong math/written/spoken communication. A 2-year technical degree and progress toward an engineering degree are preferred.