Magna
Die Casting Maintenance Technician - Casting
Birmingham, Alabama, US
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About the role
- The Die Casting Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) production equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automation failures to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assist in troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and automated production systems.
Responsibilities
- This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe operation, maximize equipment uptime, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and support the production of quality castings.
- The technician works closely with Production, Tooling, Process, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to support continuous improvement initiatives and minimize equipment downtime.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HPDC machines, trim presses, furnaces, dosing systems, ladles, shot-end systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, cooling systems, vacuum systems, lubrication systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Inspect, repair, replace, and adjust machine components to maintain equipment performance and production capability.
- Perform machine alignments, calibrations, functional testing, and equipment verification following maintenance activities.
- Support equipment installations, commissioning, relocations, and production start-ups.
- Support die changeovers, die setup verification, and production start-up activities to achieve optimal process performance.
- Support robotic systems, automated spray equipment, extractors, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
- Support implementation of engineering changes, equipment upgrades, and automation improvements.
- At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and industrial automation.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Basic computer skills and ability to enter maintenance records, work orders, and parts information into a computerized maintenance management system.
Nice to have
- Experience maintaining high-pressure die casting equipment and related auxiliary systems.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting, robotics, automation, machine guarding, furnaces, molten metal handling systems, trim presses, and die spray systems.
- Welding, fabrication, machining, or toolroom experience.
- Forklift, crane, hoist, aerial lift, or rigging experience.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) processes.
- Working knowledge of HPDC machine components including hydraulic power units, vacuum systems, lubrication systems, and die temperature control equipment.
Skills
- Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.
Benefits
- Complete inspections, lubrication, condition monitoring, and equipment health assessments.
Company info
- 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.
- Follow all company safety policies, environmental regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and PPE requirements.
- As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
Equal opportunity
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
- Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization under a TN or H-1B visa may be considered, provided they are authorized to work for this employer without requiring new or additional visa sponsorship.
- The company is unable to sponsor new employment-based visas or other immigration sponsorship for this position.
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