Technical Operator Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
(These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities; they are not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by the Management/Supervisor/Leader in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.)

• Responsible to ensure that all safety and quality start-up procedures are followed.
• Authorized to stop the process if it does not meet safety and/or quality requirements and notify Leader, Supervisor or Quality personal immediately.
• Follow Leader / Supervisor instructions after the leader / supervisor reviewed the situation.
• Responsible to follow SWI (Standard Work Instructions).
• Following all required inspection requirements at the specified frequencies.
• Understand the use of gages and measurement equipment following provided training.
• Responsible to know CIC's (Customer Interface Characteristics).
• Responsible to understand JES's (Job Element Sheets).
• Responsible to produce quality parts following SWI, JES and provided training.
• Responsible to inform the Leader / Supervisor of any Quality, Environmental, Ergonomic, Safety or Production concerns.
• Responsible for machine changeovers
• Follow all applicable processes including but not limited to control of nonconforming outputs, labeling, and production reporting.
• Inform the Leader / Supervisor of any concerns affecting the number of parts produced per hour.
• Responsible to accurately report non-conforming product.
• Responsible to maintain and improve the cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Responsible to understand and follow 5S.
• Responsible to understand and able to problem solve following MPTSH standard problem-solving process.
• Responsible to maintain professional and cooperative communication with all other employees.
• Treat co-workers with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employee's Charter and Common Values.
• Responsible to speak up if any concerns arise about performing an assignment safely and correctly producing products without defects.
• Participate in cross functional team meetings to review problems and develop solutions.
• Train new employees as needed on aspects of job including visual inspection, gauging and packing of product.
• Attend and participate in team and employee meetings
• Responsible to report to another job or task including cleaning work area as directed by the Supervisor/Leader if assigned job is down.
• Participate in EOS Focus Groups. Report any injuries, accidents, equipment malfunctions, miss hits, property damage etc. to Supervisor/Leader.
• Support and participate in division and department improvement initiatives through Continuous Improvement Suggestion Program, and sharing of knowledge, ideas, and/or best practices with co-workers.
• Responsible to provide ideas to reduce the time needed for changeovers, start up, error proofing verification, cyclic work, periodic work, first offs, safety checks and other negative impacts to Operational Availability.
• Responsible to develop ideas to reduce quality concerns or probability of the occurrence of quality issues.
• Maintain detailed problem follow-up sheets listing all production interruptions per Mafact Requirement.
• Maintains detailed hour by hour production report documenting all downtime and quality incidence.
• Lead daily performance review meetings to communicate observed issues and feedback from support teams to already capture problems.
• Maintain Mafact Board.
• Lead operation in assigned work cell.
• Lead the changeover process per documented process and improve that process.
• Lead and mentor other operators in the work cell so they are able to operate independently.
• Develop ideas to improve the cleanliness and organization of the work cell.
• Support the implementation of Autonomous maintenance activities.
• Perform minor regular maintenance work as documented on the TPM plan.
• Able to operate the machine efficiently and able to clear minor stoppage conditions quickly.
• Participate in trouble shooting activities to better understand the equipment, tooling, processes and parts.
• Lead the shift to shift hand over meeting between 1st and 2nd shift.
• Works with engineering, maintenance and suppliers to functions and controls.
• Understand the process and equipment FMEA and give feedback for improvements.
• Able to comprehend information provided in regard to machine programming.
• Able to read electrical schematics.
• Able to ready machine prints.
• Responsible to improve the communication between machine and operators to reduce the MTTR.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 2016:16949, ISO14001 (EMS), Mafact and Employee Handbook.
• Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) and Lockout.
• Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.
• Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT's Environmental Management System (EMS).

Education and/or Experience:

• Technical degree.
• Technical understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical components.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Results-oriented team player, excellent attendance, high energy level and good attention to detail.
• Must have excellent math skills.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for production numbers.
• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Excellent attendance and performance record.

Additional Skills:
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions. Ability to document forms as required by position. Able to communicate in English effectively, (read and write).
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AS400.
Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Communication Skills: Ability to use active listening.
Problem Solving Skills: Ability to think process oriented and apply the MPTSH standard structured problem-solving process.
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.)
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.)
The work environment for this job will be on the plant floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work 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 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 Powertrain