Maintenance Weld Technician

Welding Technician Assembly Maintenance

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.

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.

Job Overview

The Welding Technician Assembly Maintenance provides hands-on technical welding and maintenance support to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality welding operations while minimizing equipment downtime and supporting continuous improvement in assembly production.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality, and productivity by following all plant safety rules, LOTO procedures, and Magna/Kamtek standards.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot resistance and MIG welding equipment, including weld tips, tooling, fixtures, and weld schedules.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on welding equipment to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime.
• Program and adjust welding and stepper programs; document changes per Kamtek standards.
• Conduct weld failure investigations, troubleshoot weld quality issues, and coordinate follow-up with UT/Destruct teams.
• Review weld tip condition, ensure proper tip dress and cap face size, and maintain adequate welding supplies on production lines.
• Provide technical support during new model launches and equipment modifications.
• Perform basic robotic operation and troubleshooting, as well as basic electrical circuit diagnostics.
• Enter accurate maintenance records, line calls, and PM activities into the Maintenance CMS.
• Order replacement parts as needed, manage tool crib returns, and complete repair documentation.

Education & Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with resistance welding and MIG welding setups.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting aptitude.

Benefits

• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar
• Annual events (Summer cookouts, Christmas party, etc.)
• Annual uniform allowance
• Annual shoe allowance
• Biennial prescription safety glasses allowance
• Perfect attendance rewards (Hourly employees)
• Medical Dental Day
• Education assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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:

Cosma International