Paint Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Magna International; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Northwood, IA seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair paint department equipment, conveyors, and related systems. You will use CMMS to log work, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic components, and perform planned maintenance.

Reading schematics and parts diagrams is essential; a working knowledge of Industrial Electrical and PLC is required. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing most of the day.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; six years of work-related experience may substitute for degree.
• Must have working knowledge of Industrial Electrical and PLC.
• Journeyman’s card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of work performed using CMMS and work order procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace all components of Norplas equipment in the Paint Department and Mechanical Room (electrical, hydraulics, mechanical, piping, pumps, pneumatics).
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment in Paint Department and Mechanical Room per CMMS.
• Read parts breakdowns and machine schematics; use required hand tools and ensure tools and equipment are ready before starting work.
• Involved in hazardous waste management; attend annual training.
• Troubleshoot and repair paint maintenance equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintenance on conveyor systems.
• Read schematics and pass a basic math test.

Skills

Industrial Electrical

PLC

Read schematics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Education

Associate’s Degree

Journeyman’s card preferred

Tools

CMMS

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:

• Maintain records of work performed as required using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and work order procedure.

• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, repair or replace all components ofNorplas equipment. This includes, but is not limited to all electrical equipment, hydraulics, mechanical, piping, pumps, and pneumatics in the Paint Department and Mechanical Room.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all equipment in the Paint Department and Mechanical Room per the CMMS.

• Must demonstrate the ability to use required hand tools for the paint department and have all tools and equipment required to perform work prior to beginning at Norplas. (See attached tool list)

• Must demonstrate the ability to read parts breakdown and machine schematics.

• Involved in the management of hazardous waste. Will attend training on an annual basis.

• Troubleshoot and repair paint maintenance equipment

Perform preventative maintenance as required

Perform maintenance on conveyor systems

Must be able to read schematics and pass a basic math test

Other tasks as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required. Six years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
• Must have a working knowledge of Industrial Electrical and PLC.

Related Work Experience:

• Journeyman’s card preferred.
• Previous manufacturing 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. Ability to wear a respirator 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