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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Summary:  The Maintenance Technician will support manufacturing operations by maintaining, trouble shooting and repairing all facilities and manufacturing equipment in a safe and orderly fashion as directed by the maintenance area/shift leader.

Job Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be assigned and required.

• Troubleshoot and repair problems on plant facilities and production equipment of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic in nature.
• Assist in the implementations and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all equipment, perform scheduled maintenance on facilities and production equipment as required
• Maintain and update equipment records, schematics, blueprints and files in orderly fashion
• Remain current on maintenance and safety requirements and other training as required
• Complete all work in accordance with IOSHA, NEC, JIC and IDNR standards and regulations
• Complete correspondence, forms and reports using personal computer and required software
• Maintain department repair parts stock and inventory
• Work in a safe, quality minded, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to achieve maintenance deadlines and to attain production priorities as scheduled
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings and carry out assigned work loads as directed by shift/area leaders.
• Communicate with maintenance manager and maintenance area/shift leaders, and other plant personnel about maintenance concerns, providing complete action plans and status reports as and when required
• Work with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company values of honesty and integrity
• Work with all shifts in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary
• Follow and support Magna Body & Chassis Iowa and Magna’s operating principles
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Responsible to help develop all maintenance apprentices and give guidance where needed.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Must have good organizational skills
• Ability to exhibit high integrity and honesty
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, equipment instructions, requirements and business correspondences and effectively present information to various groups
• Fabrication and mechanical skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain fork truck certification

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift up to 75lbs
• Walking, bending, kneeling and standing frequently
• Able to use the step ladder and work in elevated heights

Environmental Conditions:  General factory environment. Works around moving machinery and heavy equipment.

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. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.