CNC Technician; Second Shift

What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we are passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world‑class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Objective: The CNC Technician will maintain the CNC Programs, Parameters, Tooling and Inserts. The CNC Technician will also develop proto‑type parts and custom tooling; CIP activities as related to CNC cycle time and tooling improvements.

Scope: All aspects and functions related to CNC programming and associated support.

• Develop CNC programs both manually and by using software to ensure efficient, cost‑effective machining of parts
• Set‑up, adjust and troubleshoot CNC, lathes and vertical mills to ensure that parts are produced according to company quality requirements
• Operate in line gauging and understand the readings
• Participate in team problem solving and preventative/corrective action as required
• Cooperate with maintenance, Tool & Die, quality and engineering personnel to work on production parts and on continuous improvement projects as required
• Perform and coordinate tooling preventative maintenance as required
• Exchange work knowledge and improve training for members of the CNC department
• Train and assist CNC Operators in insert changes, tool changes, robot teaching
• Ensure all set‑ups and repairs are performed to minimize downtime, scrap and tooling costs
• Produce parts to close tolerance, specifications and punctually to ensure high productivity
• Report all non‑conformances to the supervisor/manager
• Support implementation of MAFACT in all areas and participate in MAFACT when needed
• Observe standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and plant standards
• Report to your supervisor all problems that would affect the operation of the department
• Participate in continuous improvement activities including driving CIPs, submitting improvement suggestions (CI, Safety)
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF
  16949, ISO
  14001 (EMS), and employee handbook
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables while treating team members with dignity and respect in accordance with Magna Employee’s Charter and common values
• Follow MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required PPE; report unsafe conditions to manager/supervisor

• High School diploma or G.E.D required; minimum five (5) years of CNC programming and set‑up experience
• Working knowledge of G‑Code programming and operations (journeyman card preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of machining fundamentals such as turning and milling
• Experience in production machining including lathe, mill and induction hardening
• CMM experience an asset; knowledge of hand tools and assembly processes
• Knowledge of measuring equipment, basic SPC, and safety legislation
• Responsible for production numbers;
  AutoCAD or Master Cam preferred
• Blueprint reading required
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment; must be able to teach robot positions, replace tool bars and inserts, and perform work holding
• Willing to attend required training and/or educational classes to enhance skills
• Excellent attendance and performance record
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required and be flexible with shifts

• Language:
  Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and written communication in both written and spoken English
• Mathematical:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, use whole numbers, fractions, decimals; compute rates, ratios and percent
• Computer:
  Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,…