Production Welder - C Shift

Magna International; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k)

Profit Sharing (eligibility applies)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Job summary

Magna in Liberty, Missouri is seeking a Production Welder to support automotive manufacturing operations by performing MIG welding and weld quality inspections while ensuring parts meet customer and company quality standards. This is a hands-on manufacturing role for individuals who take pride in producing quality work in a fast-paced production environment.

The role offers a starting pay of $25.25/hr with a $2.00/hr shift premium, day-one benefits, and a Friday-Saturday/Sunday-Monday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to pass welding competency tests.
• Experience with MIG welding required.
• Experience with MIG braze, ARC welding, TIG welding and plasma cutting preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, grinders, and powered equipment.
• Basic OSHA and workplace safety knowledge preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and MIG braze welding on automotive components.
• Inspect welds and finished parts to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct weld defects when necessary.
• Operate grinders, scrapers, and other powered equipment used in welding operations.
• Monitor welding equipment and perform minor adjustments and repairs.
• Change weld tips, wire spools, and clean nozzles to maintain weld quality and equipment performance.
• Follow standardized work instructions and production requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to production, scrap, and rework.
• Support safety, quality, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with production leadership to achieve daily production goals.

Skills

MIG welding

Weld quality inspection

MIG braze

ARC welding

TIG welding

Plasma cutting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinders

Power tools

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:

Starting Pay: $25.25/hr + $2.00/hr C-Shift Premium | Benefits Available Day One

Schedule:
Friday-Saturday: 5:15 AM - 5:15 PM
Sunday-Monday: 5:15 PM - 5:15 AM

Location: Liberty, MO

Magna is seeking a Production Welder to support automotive manufacturing operations by performing MIG welding and weld quality inspections while ensuring parts meet customer and company quality standards. This is a hands-on manufacturing role for individuals who take pride in producing quality work in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform MIG and MIG braze welding on automotive components
• Inspect welds and finished parts to ensure quality standards are met
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct weld defects when necessary
• Operate grinders, scrapers, and other powered equipment used in welding operations
• Monitor welding equipment and perform minor adjustments and repairs
• Change weld tips, wire spools, and clean nozzles to maintain weld quality and equipment performance
• Follow standardized work instructions and production requirements
• Maintain documentation related to production, scrap, and rework
• Support safety, quality, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with production leadership to achieve daily production goals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to pass welding competency tests
• Experience with MIG welding required
• Experience with MIG braze, ARC welding, TIG welding, and plasma cutting preferred
• Ability to safely use hand tools, grinders, and powered equipment
• Basic OSHA and workplace safety knowledge preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a production environment
• Manufacturing or automotive production experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to perform welding operations in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Benefits Available Day One
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing (eligibility requirements apply)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Apply today to join Magna’s team in Liberty, Missouri.

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