Set Up Technician - Lasers

Magna International; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and OnlineCareer

Job summary

Cosma International in Clinton, TN, is seeking a skilled Laser/Machine Operator to ensure quality and conformance to customer specifications. You will set up laser tooling, program CNCs, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain efficient production rates.

This role requires knowledge of G-code, SPC, and 3D CNC concepts; TPM tasks and continuous improvement are encouraged. Join a team dedicated to safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Laser machine operation and CNC programming/set-up.
• Experience with SPC and G-code programming.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and conformance to customer specs per control plans (IATF16949) and stop non-conforming processes.
• Set up laser tooling and fixtures per production schedules to attain First Off quality and machine rates.
• Set up holding tooling, fixtures, and sensors in the laser cutting machine and load CNC programs.
• Troubleshoot and operate laser equipment to maintain quality at acceptable machine rates and minimize downtime.
• Document standardized laser changeover activities and work cell layouts to minimize downtime.
• Perform basic tool/fixture/equipment repairs with support from Maintenance Technicians and Laser Engineering team.
• Perform TPM tasks per TPM schedule from Laser Maintenance & Engineering team.
• Capture continuous improvement suggestions to improve uptime, safety, and quality.
• Follow work instructions and 100% visual inspections, labeling per specs.
• Housekeeping and 5S duties.

Skills

Laser machine operation

CNC programming

Quality control

Forklift license

SPC

G code programming

Reading technical documents

Troubleshooting

Tools

Laser cutting machine

CNC programming

G-code

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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality & conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans utilizing IATF16949 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to Supervisor, Quality Assurance and/or Engineering representative

• Orchestrate timely & efficient set-up of Laser tooling and fixtures as required by production schedules to attain a quality First Off product and attain machine rates
• Set-up of holding tooling, fixtures, & sensors in the Laser cutting machine; mount and align fixture(s) & load CNC programs in a neatly organized, safe, & timely manner
• Troubleshoot & operate Laser equipment to attain and maintain a quality product at an acceptable machine rate while minimizing machine downtime
• Create and document standardized Laser changeover team activities including Operator and Material Handler duties & work cell layouts which minimize downtime
• Perform basic tool, fixture, and equipment repairs as required during setup activities with support from Maintenance Technicians and Laser Engineering team
• Perform Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) tasks as required per the TPM schedule developed by the Laser Maintenance & Engineering team
• Seek out and document Continuous Improvement suggestions which improve changeover efficiency, maximize machine uptime, and/or improve safety and/or quality
• Follow written work instructions and quality inspections including 100% visual inspection, packaging, tagging and product labeling per the customer’s specifications
• Housekeeping, 5S duties, and other activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Laser machine operation and CNC programming & set-up
• 2-4 years’ experience required
• Prior Stamping or Assembly experience helpful but not required
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience
• Knowledge & thorough understanding of standard "G code" programming
• Knowledge & solid understanding of three-dimensional CNC machining
• Fork truck license

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, setup and operating instructions and basic repair & maintenance documents
• Ability to create & follow written set-up instructions and apply common-sense understanding of same
• Ability to problem-solve and think in three dimensions (spatial reasoning)
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees
• Ability to anticipate think ahead of actions
• Knowledge of intermediate mathematical equations
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Fork Truck

Working Conditions

• Ability to move throughout the plant
• Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required
• Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as required
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision
• 100% visual inspection of finished goods and completed components
• Good hand-eye coordination; gross & fine motor use skills required

Benefits – as listed below

• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Nursing Room
• Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition
• Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral
• Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch
• Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Annual Employee and Family Events

THIS POSTING IS FOR B&C SHIFT ONLY

B: 2:30PM-10:30PM

C: 10:30PM-6:30AM

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