Press Operator I: Die Setting & Quality Champion

Magna International Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain is hiring for a press operator role in Michigan. The candidate will perform coil changes, set up peripheral equipment, and support lean manufacturing practices while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to operate heavy equipment are required. Ideal applicants have 1–2 years of metal stamping press and die setting experience, good teamwork, and proficiency with gauges and tooling.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years metal stamping press and die setting experience.
• Results-oriented team player, 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, etc.
• Understanding of fundamental operation of press equipment and tooling.
• Must be able to work required hours.

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 all 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.

Skills

English literacy

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

AS400

Bar code labeling system

Job description

Magna Powertrain is hiring for a press operator role in Michigan. The candidate will perform coil changes, set up peripheral equipment, and support lean manufacturing practices while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to operate heavy equipment are required. Ideal applicants have 1–2 years of metal stamping press and die setting experience, good teamwork, and proficiency with gauges and tooling.