Welder 3rd Shift

Magna International Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift premium

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Profit-Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Onsite cafeteria

Summer cookout

Annual parties

Onsite nurse

Job summary

Magna International Inc. in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a weld technician to inspect, repair and support welded assemblies on the shop floor. You will follow standard operating procedures, maintain weld quality, and document production while assisting in continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with post-secondary education or welding experience preferred. A 3rd shift premium is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary education preferred or 1+ years of welding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair welds to ensure quality and on‑time delivery.
• Perform minor repairs/adjustments to MIG welders.
• Maintain weld quality and proper documentation of production.
• Follow SOPs to meet cycle times and quality standards.
• Communicate safety, quality, and production concerns to leaders.
• Maintain reliable attendance and flexibility for overtime.

Skills

Welding

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Post-secondary education or welding exp

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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

1. Inspect and repair welds (as needed) to ensure quality parts, on time, the first time to meet or exceed our customer requirements, while supporting the Magna Employee’s Charter and the policies and procedures of BGM.
2. Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
3. Responsible for visual inspection (and repairs if needed) of all welds and weld quality.
4. Perform minor repairs/adjustments to MIG welders.
5. Maintain integrity of weld quality to ensure finished product meets BGM standards.
6. Maintain proper documentation of scrap and rework product.
7. Follow Standard Operating Procedures established for each workstation to meet required cycle times and quality standards.
8. Flexible to work overtime.
9. Maintain integrity of quality to ensure finished product meets BGM standards, to include the changing of weld tips, wire spools, and cleaning of nozzles to ensure efficiency of weld robots.
10. Maintain proper documentation of production
11. Support your assigned area and/or any area in the plant that requires support as directed by your leader.
12. Utilize the systems in place to promote continuous improvement.
13. Communicate openly with your leaders to escape issues concerning Safety, Quality, and Production.
14. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
15. Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for

• High School diploma or GED required
• Post-secondary education preferred or 1+ years of welding experience required

Preferred qualifications

• Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Operate standard office equipment preferred
• Must be able to pass and maintain welding proficiency
• Must be able to detect and repair (within cycle times) all weld defects within your zone
• Understanding of weld terminology

Site Benefits

• 3rd shift premium $0.75
• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program – Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria and fully stocked breakrooms
• Annual summer cookout
• Annual Christmas Parties
• Onsite Nurse Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

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.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Cosma International

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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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.