Stamping Maintenance Technician

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

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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 SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Engineering Supervisor, provides technical support to enable the Maintenance and Engineering Departments to independently carry out daily responsibilities and integrate all phases of electronic / automated equipment installation, updates, and repairs. Participates in continuous improvement processes and general upgrading of equipment and maintains equipment documentation, as necessary. Solves mechanical problems and gives direction for proper repairs. Assigns tasks and trains other staff as needed. Performs other duties as necessary in support of the Maintenance and Engineering Departments. Works independently on assigned projects that range from simple program modifications to major redesigns that may have a mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical scope involving senior/advanced level work beyond the typical scope of Machine Repairperson and Maintenance Electrician. Work may involve irregular work schedules and exposure to chemicals, high voltage from electrostatic equipment, loud noise, and hazardous waste.

Provides technical support to production personnel in all phases of manufacturing. Participates in continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time/down-time due to set-up, change-over, processes, and/or tooling. Troubleshoots, identifies, and implements equipment/process needs/improvements in work cell layout, process flow, work standards, etc. Minimizes machine downtime affiliated with tooling, set-up, and/or processes. Conducts manufacturing process tests and works to improve existing processes. Develops work standards for current tools, machines and equipment and maintains accurate records. Provides training/work direction to other staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work is complex and difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge. Requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. Exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment. Decisions often involve substantial impact and risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results.

• Provides technical support by monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing all complex electrical, hydraulic, electro-mechanical, automated systems, and robotics systems. Coordinates efforts and implements proper processes and procedures to resolve problems. Updates equipment, solves mechanical problems, and gives direction for proper repairs in support of Maintenance Department.
• Provides support for new equipment launches and retrofits of existing production work cells.
• Note: the scope of work will involve PLC programming (modifying existing programs as well as creating new programs), modifying and creating HMI applications, vision system set up and programming, robot path program modifications and the associated documentation.
• Contributes to Maintenance & Engineering Department objectives. Reviews engineering specifications and designs of new equipment and/or redesign of existing equipment. This includes safety requirements, electrical codes, and standardization of components, cost-effective design, and maintainability of equipment. Maintains machine, mechanical, and/or equipment documents as necessary.
• Participates in continuous improvement processes. May work on projects involving new product launches, cost reduction, up-time improvement, or evaluation of new equipment, etc. Establishes new preventative maintenance procedures and periodically audits/updates existing procedures.
• Assigns tasks and trains production and/or maintenance staff. Assists Engineering Supervisor and Team Leaders in evaluating employee skills and recommends additional training as needed. Reviews potential training programs and conducts on-the-job training sessions for the Company.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of Maintenance & Engineering Departments, such as supporting weekly and weekend production support, PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) and work orders. Works independently on assigned projects that range from simple program modifications to major redesigns that may have a mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electronic scope.
• Performs all work in compliance with Magna and Magna Sealing and Glass Systems Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as all federal, State and local laws; promptly reports any hazardous condition or workplace injury to immediate supervisor or EHS designate.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and improves manufacturing processes. This can include processes affecting part quality and can include robotic priming and bonding process improvements and corrections, plastic injection molding processing and part quality adjustments, and other machine parameter tuning.
• Analyzes defects. Assists in solving quality problems.
• Prepares reports summarizing defects.
• Monitors machinery and equipment for safety and cleanliness.
• Responsible for end-of-arm-tooling set up, trouble shooting and continuous improvement.
• Performs start up and shut down of machines and assures that all sub-systems (water, dryers, heaters, robots, computers, etc.) are operational.
• Responsible for minimizing downtime related to die changes and process set-up.
• Ensure parts and supplies are available to perform job duties.
• Responsible to ensure that process is producing parts that meet quality standards. Adjusts processes to provide continuous quality production.
• Responds swiftly to issues or concerns raised by production team or Focused Factory Leadership.
• Correctly documents process adjustments.
• Troubleshoots operating difficulties.
• Properly handles and disposes of any hazardous waste material in respective areas.
• Participates in cleaning and preventive maintenance jobs as assigned or necessary.
• Participates in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline plus significant amount of related work experience; or completion of apprenticeship as mechanic or electrician (i.e. journeyman card) and five years’ experience which includes advanced electronics/programming; or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, update, and work on all equipment in designated area of responsibility. Must have current knowledge of electrical codes and electricity and be able to apply it to the job. Machine rebuilding and mechanical knowledge including hydraulics required.
• Computer Aided Design skills required to update, read, understand, and work using mechanical, machine, and/or equipment documents.
• Ability to use personal computers and programmable machine controls with demonstrated knowledge of existing/new machine programming languages – Rockwell Software Studio5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, ABB RobotStudio, and various camera inspection softwares.
• Experience with press feedline equipment, coil mandrel’s, coil carts, feeders, and coil straighteners. Must understand the functionality of making adjustment and set points.
• Experience with stamping press equipment, hydraulic systems, press counterbalance, press gib functionality and ram adjustments, all basic repairs to done in house.
• Ability to program cam channels and sensor programming
• Ability to write up a PM schedule for all equipment.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts and work in a team environment. Must be able to lead, train, and support other staff.
• Strong project management skills to work on projects independently under minimal work direction.
• Complete training to Work Instructions in the latest Sealing & Glass Systems format.