Weld Specialist

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group

Summary:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing.

Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Strong ability to root cause weld defects using welding principles for both robotic laser welding and robotic MIG welding. Works in cooperation with other departments to establish, utilize and improve processes and methods to produce products on the welding cells. Accurately collects, communicates, and analyzes data for production welding processes. Stays up to date with production issues pertaining to welding processes such as cut and etch failures, high scrap due to weld monitoring and low FTQ.

Work is directed towards minimizing scrap, improving throughput and ensuring product quality in a safe environment.

• Immediate - Open Position Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 (Depending on experience)
• Stay current on new innovations in the field by reading and engaging in self-study of technical publications.
• Engage in training on new advancements in the field.
• Participate in root cause analysis meetings as well as report outs to management.
• Interact with other employees, exchange technical information to facilitate teamwork in the troubleshooting and repair process.
• Review welding parameters to make sure they are optimal for both the process and the product.
• Understand and apply GD&T in problem solving.
• Take part in fixture design reviews and fixture concurrence; provide input to Manufacturing Engineers during SOW development process related to weld fixture and help conduct torch access studies.
• In charge of closures of all welding related open issues pertaining to Equipment Validation Checklist while supporting Manufacturing Engineers.
• If required perform weld verifications via acid etch.
• Perform welding experiments to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials as required.
• Reviews Cut and Etch reports and creates improvement action plans.
• Monitors trends using weld health charts.
• Establish welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel, relating to specification restrictions, material processes and welding of critical joints.
• Champions CQI-15 open issues for applicable programs.
• Provide input into the development of preventative maintenance plans.
• Responsible to protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
• Adhere to all IATF 16949 policies and procedures.
• Must comply with all ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) systems and standards as it pertains to their work.
• Abide by all AODA and C-TPAT, and TISAX procedures that apply to their position.

• Post Secondary College diploma in Welding and Robotics.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in supporting robotic MIG and laser welding in a production environment.
• Familiar with Fronius and Trumpf for Mig and Laser Welding respectively.
• Understanding of weld parameters for both MIG and laser welding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with proven record.
• Excellent understanding of robotics and robot capabilities.
• Hands on ability to set-up, de-debug and…