Precision Casting Quality Technician

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Cosma in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a Casting Quality Technician to audit and document K3 Casting parts and processes, ensuring they meet customer expectations and approvals for production. The role supports plant safety, quality leadership, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The technician will perform metal chemistry and density testing, X-ray and blister tests, and prepare samples for mechanical property analysis, while adhering to 5S and quality standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• Proficient in precision measurement tools.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of PDCA/8D/5 Why is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules.
• Perform Incoming Inspection Testing and report results.
• Conduct Metal Chemistry and Density testing.
• Perform X-Ray and Blister testing.
• Prepare mechanical property samples for testing.
• Perform all mechanical property tests daily.
• Escalate non-conforming conditions and issue Quality Alerts.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality leadership to resolve issues.
• Travel as needed for rework/sort.
• Maintain quality alert folders and 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Measuring tools proficiency

PDCA/8D/5 Why

Quality system awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Magna Cosma in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a Casting Quality Technician to audit and document K3 Casting parts and processes, ensuring they meet customer expectations and approvals for production. The role supports plant safety, quality leadership, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The technician will perform metal chemistry and density testing, X-ray and blister tests, and prepare samples for mechanical property analysis, while adhering to 5S and quality standards across shifts.