Maintenance Weld Technician

Magna International • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees