PLC & Industrial Automation Technician

Magna International; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support process and maintenance activities, ensuring equipment uptime and adherence to IATF 16949 directives. You will document changes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience, strong PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to work any shift. Magna promotes safety, teamwork, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related and technical field of study required.
• Six years work-related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Work experience combined with current schooling toward a degree will be considered.
• Must be computer literate on the Windows platform.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit objective, fair and professional attitude per Magna Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills in a workplace focused on continuous improvement.
• Follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• Follow safety rules of Decostar and maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
• Meet and maintain customer quality standards as well as Decostar standards.
• Perform daily cross-functional job assignments per department procedures and work instructions.
• Understand and maintain responsibility for health and safety in the workplace.
• Follow safety guidelines and use Personal Protective Equipment properly.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and property damage promptly.
• Cooperate with OSHA/State OSHA inspectors.
• Ensure training on machinery or equipment as needed.
• Do not operate equipment that may endanger anyone.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI operation

Industrial networks

Robots and vision systems

Safety circuits

Documentation & revisions

Downtime analysis

Electrical code compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Education

Associate’s Degree

Windows literacy

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support process and maintenance activities, ensuring equipment uptime and adherence to IATF 16949 directives. You will document changes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience, strong PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to work any shift. Magna promotes safety, teamwork, and professional development.