Magna International

Preform Technician (1st Shift)

Sterling Heights, Michigan, US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

ComplianceExcelProcess ImprovementHRISSolidWorksGD&TUnityProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

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To manufacture quality parts as directed within an acceptable time frame to assist the organization in meeting all MAFACT and customer's requirements and to perform the assigned task in a safe manner.
Ensure that all preform machines are equipped with correct design revision and physical consumable tooling that supports Production Schedule on a daily basis.
Maintains accurate digital records of all inventories, including usage, cycle count, design records using database software
Responsible for seeking cost-saving opportunities and drive A3 Projects
Consistently meet or exceed production rate on all jobs they perform.
Inspect parts produced at various workstations, both visually and with measurement tools, in order to maintain the highest level of quality.
Ensure that all parts are always handled properly to preserve their quality. Support cross functional team when troubleshooting any issues.
Creates and optimizes standardized work to reduce preform folds and other preform process defects
Perform other duties as assigned by the Preform Process Supervisor or designate.
Responsible to manage the cleanliness and orderliness of the work area (5S).

Monitors and optimizes machine parameters to improve tooling life Interacts and liaise with Supplier network to manage inventory and provide technical guidance when required, to meet Production Schedule
Troubleshoot process and equipment inefficiencies and support activities for improving preventative maintenance activities on tooling & equipment as required.
Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E (Personal Protective Equipment).
Assist set up personnel (as required) in setting up machines.
Organizes Quality plan for tools made in-house Trains Operators on how to correctly complete first off and last off part inspections as required for in-house manufactured tools

High School diploma or G.E.D. College Diploma in related field preferred.
Two (2) to three (3) years hands-on experience in automotive industry.
Good organizational and communicational skills both verbal and written.
Hands-on experience and good understanding of APQP, FMEA, VE/VA, DOE, Advanced GD&T and continuous improvement tools.
Some business travel may be required to interact with Suppliers and market test new Suppliers
Experience in automotive blueprint reading & working knowledge of SolidWorks
Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Business savvy and able to generate consumable tool cost saving ideas

Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions.
Ability to document forms as required by position.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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