Press Maintenance Technician (Millwright/Electrician)

About the role

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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

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.

Essential Functions of the Positions

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and non-production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automation-related issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production calls to minimize downtime and quality concerns.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance (PM), and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Conduct major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls as required.
• Maintain equipment in a safe, clean, and reliable operating condition.
• Analyze equipment failures and quality issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Assist with installation, startup, optimization, and troubleshooting of new equipment and tooling.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, drives, servo systems, robots, and other industrial control systems.
• Support press automation systems and production dies, including electrical component maintenance and installation.
• Optimize equipment performance and cycle times through process improvements.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair machine components using shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, cutting tools, welders, and torches.
• Utilize SAP or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to manage work orders, maintenance notifications, and repair documentation.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Participate in special maintenance projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

• Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial maintenance experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING: Required

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Welding, cutting torch, fabrication, and machining experience.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Basic computer skills and experience using maintenance software systems.
• Ability to use metric and standard measurement systems.

Preferred

• Experience with automotive manufacturing equipment, stamping presses, or automated production systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, Beckhoff controls, or similar automation platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial robots, servo drives, and motion control systems.
• Journeyman Electrician certification, Industrial Electrical/Electronic certification, or equivalent technical training.
• Experience with Fanuc, Pilz, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or similar automation technologies.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Pay range

• $30.10 - $39.76 per hour
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Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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: Cosma International