Paint Technician

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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:
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

• Immediate open position
• $31.00 - $34.47 per hour
• Two-year Automation and Robotics certificate required.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of related work experience with automated spray equipment and robots required
• Requires knowledge of paint materials, paint delivery systems, mechanical equipment, and down draft paint applications
• Excellent communication skills (English - spoken and written)
• Proven critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)

MAIN DUTIES:

• Trouble shoots and maintains paint machinery and equipment, including calibration of bell applicators
• Implements preventative maintenance as required
• Observes & supports production line robots, and relays observation to application team
• Reviews robot movement and paint delivery parameters to improve painted part quality and paint consumption
• Conducts root cause analysis and supports the paint application team in making improvements to paint quality
• Resets robotic failures, KV, Flow & Limits (documents all failures)
• Ensures long-term improvements to yield, customer concerns, warranty concerns & related costs
• Reviews production pareto for application defects & equipment downtime issues
• Works with maintenance on spray equipment, robot control problems and continuous improvements
• Tests and evaluates new products and equipment
• Participates in production, yield and utilization meetings
• Performs all job functions in a safe, healthful, and environmentally conscious manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations as outlined in the company handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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