Process Technician

What we offer:

Group Summary:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Experience in metal stamping, progressive, transfer, and line dies. Knowledge of MIOSHA standards. Able to work independently. Ability to work with others in a fast-paced team environment. Ability to exercise initiative, common sense and ability to maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Highly organized, self-starter with a positive attitude. Flexibility to work extra hours when needed and different shifts. Excellent attendance and performance record. Must be able to pass the Tool & Die aptitude testing at Macomb Community College. Must have own tools or be able to purchase own tools. High School Diploma (grade 12) required. Six (6) months to one (1) year of production experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment required. Strong knowledge of Flexplate processes mandatory. Previous set-up experience preferred.

Physically capable of performing all required job duties in a production environment. Accountable for work performed. Able to work overtime or off-shift as required. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels, both inside and outside the organization. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must have technical math skills (grade 12 level) and possess a good mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of SPC Level 1.

Demonstrated ability to work well with others. Able to travel outside Canada to customer sites if required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must be able obtain Hi-lo & Crane permits.

Additional Skills:

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software, Autocad, internet software, manufacturing software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), AS400.

Communication Skills: Strong communication (oral and written) skills. Ability to use active listening and assertive communication when needed.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand\walk, talk\listen and reach with hands & arms. The employee is occasionally required to; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. General good health to meet fast paced environment and sometimes high stress situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes. While on the plant floor the employee is exposed to levels of vibration. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.