Rack Repair Specialist-1

Magna International; Nashville (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Magna Exteriors invites applicants to join our manufacturing team focused on racks and related components. You will weld, repair, assemble, and troubleshoot while following safety and quality guidelines in a fast-paced shop.

Responsibilities include inventory, rack construction from drawings, engineering changes, and maintaining a clean work area. The role requires ability to read blueprints, operate shop tools, and pass welding/mechanical tests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must demonstrate ability to weld aluminum and steel utilizing wire feed welder.
• Forklift license required.
• Must have good problem solving skills and ability to follow technical instructions requiring interpretation and judgment.
• Must have good organizational skills, such as planning and laying out a project.
• Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, understand and sketch 3D drawings.
• Must be able to pass a basic welding test and mechanical test.
• Preferred - A.S. or Trade School technical degree in welding or mechanical repair.
• Preferred - Mechanical repair and organizational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains material inventory used in the development and repair of racks.
• Constructs and builds racks using prototype detailed drawings (cutting, welding, etc.).
• Complete engineering changes to rack fleets as required.
• Assists in the disposal of obsolete customer and Nascote owned racks (ship, tear down, etc.).
• Participates in team-oriented problem solving initiatives.
• Inventory and update essential rack information on all Nascote and customer owned racks.
• Organizes and maintains rack repair shop equipment and tools.
• Repair and maintenance of racks and containers.
• Operates shop equipment such as drill press, band saw, welder, hand tools, cutting tools, shearing machine and plasma torch.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and works overtime as required.
• Assists in trouble shooting of manufacturing problems related to racks, containers, and part protection foam.
• Work with all paint line materials used for production. Performing assembly and repair work of t-stands, pods, bucks and buck racks.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Participates in department initiatives: ie) business plan development and execution, problem solving teams, QOS.
• Completes documentation of activities as required.
• Submits cost reduction and Innovation ideas.
• Travels as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Required - One year continuous work experience in a manufacturing environment with duties closely related to the essential functions.
• Must demonstrate ability to weld aluminum and steel utilizing wire feed welder.
• Preferred - Mechanical repair and organizational tasks.
• Forklift license required. Must have general computer proficiency and good math skills.
• Must have good problem solving skills and ability to follow technical instructions requiring interpretation and judgment.
• Must have good organizational skills, such as planning and laying out a project.
• Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, understand and sketch 3D drawings.
• Must be able to pass a basic welding test and mechanical test.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Must be proficient using tape measure.
• Required - High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred - A.S. or Trade School technical degree in welding or mechanical repair.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Math skills

General computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school or AS degree in welding/mechanical repair

Tools

Tape measure

Drill press

Band saw

Welder

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

• Maintains material inventory used in the development and repair of racks. (Steel, plastic, foam, dunnage, etc.)
• Constructs and builds racks using prototype detailed drawings (cutting, welding, etc.)
• Complete engineering changes to rack fleets as required.
• Assists in the disposal of obsolete customer and Nascote owned racks (ship, tear down, etc.)
• Participates in team-oriented problem solving initiatives.
• Inventory and update essential rack information on all Nascote and customer owned racks.
• Organizes and maintains rack repair shop equipment and tools.
• Repair and maintenance of racks and containers.
• Operates shop equipment such as drill press, band saw, welder, hand tools, cutting tools, shearing machine and plasma torch.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and works overtime as required.
• Assists in trouble shooting of manufacturing problems related to racks, containers, and part protection foam.
• Work with all paint line materials used for production. Performing assembly and repair work of t-stands, pods, bucks and buck racks.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Participates in department initiatives: ie) business plan development and execution, problem solving teams, QOS.
• Completes documentation of activities as required.
• Submits cost reduction and Innovation ideas.
• Travels as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Required - One year continuous work experience in a manufacturing environment with duties closely related to the essential functions.
• Must demonstrate ability to weld aluminum and steel utilizing wire feed welder.
• Preferred - Mechanical repair and organizational tasks.
• Forklift license required. Must have general computer proficiency and good math skills.
• Must have good problem solving skills and ability to follow technical instructions requiring interpretation and judgment.
• Must have good organizational skills, such as planning and laying out a project.
• Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, understand and sketch 3D drawings.
• Must be able to pass a basic welding test and mechanical test.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Must be proficient using tape measure.
• Required - High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred - A.S. or Trade School technical degree in welding or mechanical repair.

Benefits

• Pay Rate Starting at $30.92 with shift premiums.
• Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.
• Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.
• Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.
• Vision - VSP - Two different plans.
• 401k and matching at 6 months.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• FSA/HSA.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
• Paid Time Off.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
• Magna Family Scholarship.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Award Programs.
• Disaster Assistance Program.
• Profit Participation Program after 2 years.

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