Production Operator

Magna International; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Cosma International in Battle Creek, MI, seeks a production operator to run production equipment safely within a team, ensuring product quality and adherence to company standards.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Applicants should be willing to work three shifts, read blueprints, and perform basic tool changes as needed to meet daily production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production equipment is a plus.
• Experience in automotive production environment is beneficial.
• Able to work well with others and maintain positive relations.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime for three shifts.
• Able to use standard hand and measuring tools; read instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure product quality within a team environment.
• Identify and address hazards and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean, organized state.
• Meet daily production targets and participate in lean activities as needed.
• Read and interpret basic drawings or blueprints when required.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Automotive production experience

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Reading blueprints

Hand & measuring tools

Written instructions comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Summary of Responsibilities

Position involves the operation of production equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This person is also responsible for the quality of the product being produced within a team environment.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and essential duties required to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote and practice “safety first” by immediately addressing any hazards, defective equipment, or unsafe conditions within the department
• All work will be performed with safety in mind for yourself, coworkers and equipment at all times
• To work within guidelines of the company rules and guidelines to comply with MIOSHA standards
• To load and unload production equipment as instructed
• Basic tool changes may be required
• To maintain the equipment and work area in a clean and organized manner
• Operation of the production cell and peripheral equipment in an efficient manner
• Operator of this cell is responsible for the quality of the product that is produced at all times to meet our customer and CCMi expectations.
• All quality checks must be completed actually and in a timely manner.
• The ability to read basic measuring devises
• To have clear and open communications with peers and supervision in an efficient and courteous way
• Perform all PM’s to the equipment as assigned
• Identifying and tagging of all product that would enter or leave the cell
• Documentation must be filled out in a legible and timely manner
• Will assist all departments as needed
• To meet daily production targets
• Will be active in lean activities teams as needs

Qualifications

• Past experience in operation of production equipment is a plus
• Past experience in automotive production environment is beneficial
• Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime to be available to three (3) shifts
• Able to work to blueprints would be beneficial
• Able to use standard hand and measuring toolsMust be able to understand written instructions

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree

Work Environment

• The work environment is primarily manufacturing plant and is characterized by temperature extremes; loud noise and considerable tow motor traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with team members, management, customers and suppliers.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime

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

Cosma International