Maintenance & Facilities Leader

Magna International•Shelby Twp, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance & Facilities Leader plans and executes new installations, upgrades, and continuous-improvement initiatives using internal and external resources to support business goals. The role supports the Manager in maintaining total productive maintenance (TPM), Standard Work, maintenance-department 5S, and work instructions that help operations employees perform autonomous maintenance. The leader coaches maintenance and operations team members, promotes Magna’s Core Values and employee recognition, and provides direction during troubleshooting. The position applies controls, electronics, engineering, and mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and improve plant processes, equipment reliability, uptime, and quality. It reads, modifies, and troubleshoots PLC programs; designs and maintains electrical control schematics and program documentation; develops and backs up control programs; and helps design and improve machine controls and related systems. The role also troubleshoots facility and equipment problems, supports preventive and predictive maintenance, completes assigned work orders, and continually improves control-system maintenance programs. It supports Factory 4.0 implementation and helps define requirements and standards for controls and programming on new or modified equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
3–5 years of controls experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of PLCs, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
Experience with HMI programming, including RS Logic Suite, FTView, and Siemens Programming Suite.
Knowledge of networks including Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and RS232.
Ability to interpret and design electrical schematics.
Continuous-improvement mindset and understanding of the 7 wastes.
Ability to multitask and adapt, finding creative solutions to problems.
Ability to coach, mentor, and train team members.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Own the tools needed to perform maintenance functions.
Willingness to further education to improve skills as required.
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations applicable to the job.
Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
Ability to obtain a manlift and hi-lo permit and Confined Space certification.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ABB and Fanuc robotics.
Working knowledge of OmniLinks and Wintress.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute new installations, upgrades, and continuous-improvement projects with internal and external resources.
Assist the Manager in implementing and maintaining TPM, Standard Work, maintenance-department 5S, and work instructions for autonomous maintenance.
Maintain 5S in common areas and apply 5S practices.
Coach maintenance and operations team members on world-class manufacturing practices and required skills.
Demonstrate and promote Magna’s Core Values and participate in employee recognition programs.
Read, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using a laptop computer.
Work with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve customer quality issues.
Analyze plant processes and recommend improvements based on knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics.
Develop improvements to plant performance, equipment reliability, and uptime; create programs to minimize downtime.
Program error-proofing devices and ensure sensors and process-relevant parameters are checked in real time so processes stop when malfunctions are detected.
Write programs that provide operators with troubleshooting information, maximize process capability, and minimize equipment wear.
Support implementation of Factory 4.0.
Create, verify, and maintain electrical control schematics and program documentation.
Create and maintain program and software backups for both locations.
Design, develop, and improve machine controls, including CNC, robotics, transfer systems, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision systems.
Troubleshoot equipment and facility problems as they arise.
Support definition of requirements, specifications, and standards for controls and programming on new and modified equipment.
Assist with and perform assigned preventive and predictive maintenance activities; repair equipment as needed.
Complete required work orders to improve and repair equipment, develop control-system maintenance programs, and maintain backups.
Provide leadership and direction to maintenance personnel or operations teams during troubleshooting.
Continually improve the preventive-maintenance program for control systems.
Carry projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources.