The Automation Technician oversees process controls, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment. Responsibilities include electrical repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety regulations are met.
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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:
Job Introduction:
Oversees all activities related to process controls, maintenance, manufacturing, installation, support, documentation and testing activities of all equipment including, but not limited to, robotics, assembly, on-line fixtures, conveyor systems, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot electrical problems.
Install, repair, and maintain electrical control systems, wiring setups, and lighting systems.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
Assist in moves and installs machinery.
Responsible for the startup and shutdown of specific plant machines and equipment.
Participate in process improvement.
Maintain housekeeping in the department in order to facilitate a neat, safe, and orderly work environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Assist management as appropriate, to ensure all environmental and safety regulations as well as best practices are met and/or exceeded. Ensure the proper segregation and labeling of all waste products and recyclables and ensure waste minimization is practiced wherever possible. Adhere to all plant safety rules.
Position Requirements:
Ability to be licensed and drive a forklift, Boom lift and scissor lift.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to work overtime when necessary.
Experience:
Five (5) years of electrical experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Skills:
Blueprint reading.
Knowledge and use of precision gauging equipment.
Knowledge of machine tool operation, machine design and operation.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred.
Ability to work in a team or individual environment.
Ability to run 480/3/60Hz circuits keeping up with all OSHA requirements.
Work Experience
Health and Safety Requirements
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.
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors
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:
Job Introduction:
Oversees all activities related to process controls, maintenance, manufacturing, installation, support, documentation and testing activities of all equipment including, but not limited to, robotics, assembly, on-line fixtures, conveyor systems, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot electrical problems.
Install, repair, and maintain electrical control systems, wiring setups, and lighting systems.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
Assist in moves and installs machinery.
Responsible for the startup and shutdown of specific plant machines and equipment.
Participate in process improvement.
Maintain housekeeping in the department in order to facilitate a neat, safe, and orderly work environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Assist management as appropriate, to ensure all environmental and safety regulations as well as best practices are met and/or exceeded. Ensure the proper segregation and labeling of all waste products and recyclables and ensure waste minimization is practiced wherever possible. Adhere to all plant safety rules.
Position Requirements:
Ability to be licensed and drive a forklift, Boom lift and scissor lift.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to work overtime when necessary.
Experience:
Five (5) years of electrical experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Skills:
Blueprint reading.
Knowledge and use of precision gauging equipment.
Knowledge of machine tool operation, machine design and operation.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred.
Ability to work in a team or individual environment.
Ability to run 480/3/60Hz circuits keeping up with all OSHA requirements.
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience with automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with troubleshooting equipment for both electrical and non-electrical issues.
- Experience running electrical circuits.
- Solid understanding of principles used in multi-axis robotic systems, conveyor transport systems,
- Strong "hands-on" capability in the installation and programming robotic and PLC controls systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused
- Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing and equipment principles
Health and Safety Requirements
- Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
- Regulatory compliance with local, state and federal legislations.
- Establishing plant-wide measurable and goals that meet or exceed industry standards, and are monitored, tracked and audited on a regular basis and communicated to employees.
- Recognition of accomplishments/milestones in the areas of safety, environmental, ergonomics and employee wellness.
- Development of effective programs that increase employee awareness and involvement in the areas of safety, environmental, ergonomics and employee wellness.
- Accountability of supervisors for enforcing safety rules and implementing the necessary training and corrective actions to ensure proper focus on established objectives.
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.
- May be required to stand and/or sit in excess of 6 hours
- May be required to lift, push and/or pull 40 pounds
- Average mobility to move around a manufacturing environment
- Able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer
- May require travel
- Ability to perform work at heights.
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors
Top Skills
Conveyor Systems
Electrical Control Systems
Plc Controls
Precision Gauging Equipment
Robotics
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