Press Operator I

Magna International; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is hiring for a position in Sterling Heights, Michigan, focused on operating and maintaining metal stamping presses. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience, a dedication to safety, and a results-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include performing coil changes, ensuring production quality, and participating in continuous improvement efforts. The work environment involves exposure to moving parts and varying noise levels, demanding attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and perform manual labor.
• Excellent attendance and high energy level are required.
• Must understand fundamental operation of press equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform coil changes and ensure setups are complete and secure.
• Facilitate activities to achieve OEE targets.
• Participate in Kaizen workshops and submit continuous improvement suggestions.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Problem Solving

Education

1–2 years metal stamping press and die setting experience

Tools

AS400

Barcode Labeling System

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform coil changes (Align the die, steel, feeder, etc. and secure the equipment as required).
• Set up peripheral equipment such as guards, conveyors, lubricators, and unloading devices.
• Perform related labor as required to clean up, set up, and organize.
• Facilitate activities in work cell to ensure achievement of OEE targets.
• Support the Environmental Management System and objectives.
• Supports MAFACT implementation and lean manufacturing practices.
• Supports 5S implementation and workplace organization.
• Complete and maintain required paperwork such as white boards, quality checks, production reporting forms, checklists, etc.
• Follow standard work and participate actively in improving standard work.
• Participate in Kaizen workshops to remove waste in the process and improve safety in the facility.
• Obtain first piece approval before die set is complete.
• Ensure all safety and quality start‑up procedures are followed.
• Produce quality parts according to customer specifications.
• Perform all required quality checks utilizing gauges and other measuring devices.
• Support die setters with changeovers and minor adjustments like finger adjustments.
• Follow tagging and labeling requirements.
• Report injuries, accidents, equipment malfunctions, misses hits, property damage, near miss incidents to team leader.
• Accurately report production including coil ends.
• Communicate with team members (Supervisor, Leader, Quality, Co‑workers) on any machine issues.
• Identify causes of issues and appropriate team members to inform.
• Support on‑job training for other press operators.
• Attend and participate in team and employee meetings.
• Treat team members with dignity and respect according to Magna Employee Charter and Common Values.
• Submit continuous improvement suggestions (CI, Safety).
• Adhere to company policies and procedures including IATF16949, ISO14001 (EMS), Mafact, and Employee Handbook.
• Follow MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required PPE and lockout.
• Report unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.
• Apply ISO/14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

Education and/or Experience

• 1–2 years metal stamping press and die setting experience.
• Results‑oriented team player with excellent attendance, high energy level and good attention to detail.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to use gauges, tooling and other equipment used in die setting.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor such as bolting dies into the presses.
• Understanding of fundamental operation of press equipment and tooling.
• Must be able to work required hours.

Additional Skills

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions in English and safety rules and operating instructions; must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio and percent.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of AS400 and use of barcode labeling system.

Reasoning Skills: Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Communication Skills: Use active listening; give positive and constructive feedback.

Problem Solving Skills: Understand and apply 5‑Why methodology; use creativity to find robust effective solutions.

Physical Demands

Employee frequently required to stand, walk, speak, listen, bend and reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires close vision and color vision.

Work Environment

Work environment on the plant floor; regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; noise level usually moderate to loud.

EEO Statement

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and consider job requirements without regard to color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.