Process Technician-2

Magna International; Boyne City (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in the United States is seeking a hands-on production operator to support metal finishing and assembly processes. You will handle drums with hazardous materials, monitor quality, set up and run machines, and maintain strict safety and housekeeping standards.

You will also manage inventories, assist with shift changes, and ensure proper storage of materials and components while keeping detailed records for process control and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical background is required.
• Strong computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Handle drums with hazardous materials.
• Keep records of chemical changes.
• Maintain coated part quality and process control.
• Meet production goals.
• Start up and shut down machines.
• Troubleshoot machine problems.
• Set up machines with required supplies.
• Maintain clean work areas and around equipment.
• Operate hi-lo equipment.
• Ensure correct chemical ratios and temperatures.
• Change filters on tanks.
• Manage inventories daily/weekly.
• Lead shift change walkthroughs and report discrepancies.
• Store incoming materials and packaging properly.
• Monitor production areas for correct materials and proper transfer/issuance.
• Record inventory locations and report discrepancies to supervisors.
• Drain and clean tanks and ultrasonics.
• Fill safety observations for safety concerns.
• Maintain LexaMar housekeeping standards.
• Obtain and maintain confined space training/certification.
• Be physically able to use respirators.
• Ensure machines are clean to prevent contamination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Mechanical ability

Machinery operation

Safety training (LOTO, confined spaces

Communication skills

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Inventory monitoring

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical background

Strong computer skills

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:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Strong attention to details.
• Strong computer skills
• High mechanical ability.
• Good working knowledge of machinery.
• Pass confined spaces training course, material handler training course and LOTO course.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong record keeping ability and computer skills.
• Maintain an excellent safety record.
• Help maintain machine capability, with material, components, and packaging.
• Monitor inventory levels and alert supervisor / manager of any shortages or excesses.
• Strong people and leadership skills.
• Trouble shoots auxiliary equipment & ability to perform general maintenance as needed (rack jams, chemical additions)
• Daily and end of month inventory team member or participation, here for all monthly and year end inventories.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Able to work overtime and weekends with little or no notice.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Handling drums with hazardous materials
• Keep records of all chemical changes
• Maintain coated part quality and process control.
• Meet production goals.
• Machine startups and shutdowns.
• Trouble shooting machine problems
• Setting up machines with all supplies needed to begin production.
• Keep machines and surrounding areas clean and neat
• Operate a hi-lo both stand up and sit down
• Assure all chemicals are at correct ratio and up to temp
• Change filters on tanks, i.e.- topcoat, primer and ultrasonic tanks
• Make sure daily and weekly inventories are being done.
• Take the lead on shift change walk through and sign off sheet, report any discrepancies to supervisor.
• Make sure incoming materials, packaging, and components are put away properly and in a timely manner.
• Monitor all production areas and ensure that correct materials, components, and packaging are being used along with properly being transferred and issued.
• Inventory location. If any discrepancies are found, they must be reported to supervisor or shift supervisor.
• Drain and clean all tanks i.e.- Topcoat, primer and ultrasonics
• Fill out safety observation for anything that is a safety concern.
• Assure housekeeping is being kept in accordance with LexaMar standard
• Obtain and maintain confined space training/certification
• Be physically able to use a fitted respirator (no facial hair)
• Clean machine thoroughly to rid of any possible contamination.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical background.
• Strong computer skills

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