Process Technician - Casting

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm is seeking an Entry-Level Manufacturing Associate in Birmingham, Alabama. You will be responsible for die casting processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting production operations. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a process related field.
• Lean manufacturing background & Six Sigma preferred.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and statistical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Process compliance: casting, die lube, plunger lube ratios, cycle times.
• Support Die Sets as needed.
• Inspect finished dies for defects.
• Operate or tend metal casting.
• Promote good housekeeping.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Copier/printer

Tools for die casting

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

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

• Process compliance: casting, die lube, plunger lube ratios, cycle times
• Support Die Sets as needed.
• Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Operate or tend metal casting.
• Promotes good housekeeping (5S)
• Perform other duties as required.

Skill (Ability to do the job)

• Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Demands

This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats, and jewelry must be removed on the production floor. Daily, for short periods, you could be working around extreme high temperatures (above 900 °F / 270 °C).

Equipment/Tools Used

Some of the equipment and tools used for the job are a computer, copier/printer, and tools required in die casting.

Knowledge

Education: High School Diploma or GED required and a minimum of 1 year experience in a process related field.

Other: Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), lean manufacturing background & Six Sigma preferred, root cause analysis, statistical problem solving & DOE.

Work Experience

Manufacturing, Die Casting preferred. Minimum of 1 year experience.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, regardless of 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 local data privacy laws.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing