Maintenance Weld Technician

Magna International•Birmingham, AL

12h

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