Preform Operator

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:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no Supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
1-2 years metal stamping press and die setting experience. Results-oriented team player, excellent attendance, high energy level and good attention to detail. Ability to operate heavy equipment safely. Ability to use gauges, tooling and other equipment used in die setting. Ability to perform heavy manual labor such as bolting dies into the presses, etc. Understanding of fundamental operation of press equipment and tooling. Must be able to work required hours. High School Diploma (grade 12 or equivalent) required. Accountable for work performed. Capable of lifting 50 pounds and able to handle all preform tooling. Must meet all preform training requirements and be able to operate preform machine and make adjustments with minimum support. Able to work overtime or off-shift as required. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels within the organization. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have technical math skills and possess a good mechanical aptitude. Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral English. Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Additional Skills:
Language Skills: Ability to read and write and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions. Ability to document forms as required by position. Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English.
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 and ability to use bar code labeling system.
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. Ability to give positive and constructive feedback effectively.
Problem Solving Skills: Understands and can apply 5 Why methodology, creativity to find robust and effective solutions to problems.
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.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, listen, bend and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain