Magna International · 1 day ago
Production Associate / 2nd or 3rd Shift
South Lyon, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMagna International is a leader in automotive technologies, providing an engaging environment for its employees. They are seeking a Production Associate who will be responsible for following standard work instructions, performing material handling duties, and ensuring quality standards are met in a manufacturing setting.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Follows Standard Work instructions and Training within Industry (TWI) standards for each workstation
Performs TPM/Daily Care and safety checks per instructions and as assigned
Participates in Preventive Maintenance (PM) and cleaning of equipment/machinery as assigned, e.g., weld tips changes, spool changes, etc
Adheres to 5S organization procedures for each station/area and for the entire plant
Ensures all material is replenished, set-up and in its proper place to prevent and/or eliminate downtime
Ensures Work-in-Progress (WIP) meets quality standards by performing visual and documented inspections on parts as required by the customer. Can describe defects that are being looked for at each station he/she runs
Adheres to the Andon alert process
Attends pre-shift meetings
Ensures documentation is accurate and current
Performs material handling duties: moves and loads/unloads parts either manually or by tugger operation; records incoming/outgoing inspection parts, tags, racks, etc.; operates inventory scanner; cycles material based on FIFO standards, etc
Operates authorized tuggers and other material handling equipment as instructed
Participates in continuous improvement (CI) activities and focuses on solutions to improve productivity and quality by providing suggestions at team meetings; understanding losses and providing ideas and solutions to reduce or eliminate; participating in CI trials or experiments; volunteering on group CI activities, etc
Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled
Attends training as scheduled
Complies with, supports and models CBAM’s operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna’s Employee’s Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles
Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA
Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed
Conducts themselves in a professional manner
Keeps work area clean and organized
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school degree; or General Educational Development (GED) certification; or equivalent vocational/trade school education in Manufacturing, Production or related field; or related PRODUCTION WORK EXPERIENCE
Ability to successfully obtain tugger license and operate tugger safely and efficiently
Ability to work with computers, Microsoft Office and other basic computer software
Good listening and communication (verbal and written) skills
Good math skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a variable workload (flexible hours)
Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement
Must be able to interact effectively with other team members
Good coordination of movement to carry out routine, repetitive tasks
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time in a manufacturing environment
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Physically capable of performing essential duties of the job
Benefits
Health Insurance / Dental Insurance / Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Basic AD&D Insurance
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
401K
Profit Sharing
Employee Referral Program
Various Employee Events
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
Recent News
2025-12-13
Magna International Inc.
2025-11-21
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