CNC Operator

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing support and resources to succeed. As a member of our global team, you’ll experience exciting, varied responsibilities and a wide range of development prospects tailored to your unique career path.

About the Role

Magna Powertrain is a premier supplier for the global automotive industry, specializing in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. We focus on quality, environmental consciousness, and safety, driving innovation in smarter, cleaner, safer, and lighter automotive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines independently with minimal supervision.
• Make minor offset adjustments and/or tool changes to maintain part conformance to print.
• Troubleshoot CNC horizontal and vertical mills, lathes, and perform setups and tool changes as required.
• Monitor tool life and check parts, placing them correctly on equipment or gauging stations.
• Operate online gauging and interpret readings.
• Meet production requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete production sheets, SPC/quality documentation, and other related forms.
• Perform labor tasks such as cleaning, setting up, and organizing the work area.
• Assist material handlers and provide direction to Production Operators assigned to the job.
• Support the Environmental Management System and objectives.
• Maintain required paperwork, including whiteboards, quality checks, production reporting forms, MAFACT, die setup sheets, and checklists.
• Collaborate with Engineering and MAFACT teams to develop and implement standardized work processes.
• Perform audits to ensure adherence to standardized work and initiate corrective measures for non-standardized work.
• Ensure all safety and quality start-up procedures are followed.
• Produce quality parts according to customer specifications and review standardized work instructions.
• Perform quality checks using gauges and other measuring devices as outlined in the control plan.
• Make necessary adjustments and ensure process tags are properly completed throughout production.
• Label all containers correctly and report injuries, accidents, equipment malfunctions, or property damage to a Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the work area (5S).
• Communicate with team members (Supervisor, Leader, Quality, Co-workers) regarding machine issues and understand the root cause to escalate appropriately.
• Stop the process if it does not meet quality or safety requirements and notify Supervisor/Quality immediately.
• Train new employees on all aspects of the job as needed.
• Attend and participate in team and employee meetings, including MAFACT meetings.
• Report to alternative tasks as directed by Supervisor/Leader if the assigned job is unavailable.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and submit improvement suggestions (CI, Safety).
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including TS16949, ISO14001 (EMS), and the Employee Handbook.
• Follow MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations, including lockout/tagout and wearing required PPE.
• Report unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 2-3 years of CNC Operating experience.
• Ability to use gauges, change tools, make offsets/changes, and perform program changeovers.
• Advanced knowledge of machining fundamentals (e.g., turning, milling).
• Strong shop math skills.
• Results-oriented team player with excellent attendance, high energy, and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime or alternate shifts as required.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions in English, including safety rules and operating instructions. Ability to document forms as required.
• Mathematical Skills: 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.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of AS400 and ability to use a barcode labeling system.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, speak, listen, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment

• Work is performed on the plant floor.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, considering job requirements regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.