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Magna Electric Vehicle Structures Maintenance Weld Technician in Saint Clair, Michigan

*PURPOSE OF POSITION: *

Supports manufacturing by improving department efficiency in a safe, high quality and productive manner.  Accountable for quality and housekeeping goals by following through on open issues and ensuring that corrective action plans are in place.  Responsible for a variety of tasks which ensure the efficiency and reliability of all company tooling, production equipment and processes.

*RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY: *

  • Services, maintains, repairs, installs and tests new or existing equipment and verifies conformance to specifications. (Robot/Welding/Fixtures)
  • Completes repairs, modifications and installations as required.
  • Provides plant support in troubleshooting of process problems including root cause analysis. Completes quality improvements as required to maintain high part quality.  Participates in cross functional teams to address reliability issues.
  • Works with production team members and other support groups, including vendors (both parts and equipment suppliers).
  • Department support for testing, repairing and calibrating electric or electronic components. Validates reliability issues with components and investigate repeat component failures.
  • Enters all breakdown details (including pictures) into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in a timely manner.
  • Performs preventative maintenance tasks as laid out by division and the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities, especially regarding systems improvements and optimization. Documents improvements and analyzes data to ensure effective implementation.
  • Analyzes, records and charts data required for maintenance records and projects. Helps to establish benchmarks and shares improvement opportunities with department Maintenance Shift Leader.
  • Helps to prepare drawings and create material specifications for requisitions to vendors as required.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining preventative & predictive maintenance procedures.
  • Supports the implementation cross-functional training of repairs procedures. The training would be for equipment including electrical, mechanical, tooling etc..
  • Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled.
  • Attends training as scheduled.
  • Complies with, and supports Magna's operational procedures, policies, Employee Handbook, Magna's Employee's Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
  • Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO14001).
  • Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed.
  • Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
  • Keeps work area clean and organized.
  • Other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction Experience on the cut & etch processes an asset

Understanding of the 5S practices and methodology

Proven ability to interact well with co-workers and promote the "Team" attitude.

Able to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.

Works well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload

Available to work flexible hours and overtime in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements

Effectively presents information and respond to questions from all interested parties

Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines

Comfortable working with power cutting tools, torches,

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