Technician, Paint Process

About the Role

Magna Exteriors develops industry-leading automotive technologies, including access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules (fascia), active aerodynamic systems, and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck, and industrial markets. This role supports manufacturing operations within Decostar Industries, a Magna Exteriors facility.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit an objective, fair, and professional attitude aligned with The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• Apply a consistent management approach following The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to ensure employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Demonstrate teamwork and actively participate in team activities.
• Solve problems in a continuous-improvement environment.
• Identify growth opportunities and training needs for personnel.
• Support and enforce Company policies and business objectives.
• Follow all Decostar Industries health and safety policies and procedures.
• Attend all required job and safety-related training.
• Only operate equipment, machinery, or perform tasks after completing documented training.
• Participate in accident investigations, internal inspections, audits, and regulatory agency reviews.
• Do not modify or bypass safety-related systems on equipment or machinery.
• Report unsafe conditions, behaviors, accidents, incidents, or near-misses immediately.
• Complete pre-operational safety checklists before operating equipment or machinery.
• Inspect workplace conditions to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Support efforts to reduce environmental impacts of operations.
• Assist Process Technicians in routine checks to verify style/schedule agreement.
• Monitor robot and spray gun function, auditing key functionality indication equipment.
• Assist in refining manufacturing processes as required.
• Analyze and evaluate statistical data; complete documentation of activities.
• Troubleshoot production problems, performing DFT, color, and appearance/performance tests.
• Follow work guidance to measure and report departmental key performance indicators and non-conformances.
• Learn all jobs in the production area to enable job rotation.
• Perform daily job assignments per established procedures, work instructions, or supervisor direction to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in daily team meetings and contribute ideas to meet departmental objectives.
• Check parts for defects and non-conformance; report and redirect as per the control plan.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and return tools to designated storage areas at shift end.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Understand and fulfill health and safety responsibilities in the workplace.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Communicate potential or actual dangers to employees and set clear, written safety goals.
• Understand employee rights under the OSHA Act and prevent discrimination against employees exercising those rights.
• Cooperate with OSHA/State OSHA inspectors.
• Use appropriate PPE to set and maintain workplace safety standards.
• Know and maintain Decostar Industries safety rules.
• Understand general workplace health and safety regarding the public and visitors.
• Do not use or modify equipment that may endanger any person.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and property damage immediately.
• Ensure all employees are trained on machinery or equipment they use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.
• Frequent use of stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Work near alcohols, solvents, paints, or plastic sanding dust.
• Work below the knees and above the shoulders as required.
• Good close-distance vision and color distinction, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear alarms, with or without hearing aids.

Training

Ongoing training will be provided concurrent with Decostar business operations, including safety, quality, continuous improvement, and job-specific areas essential to your role and business operations.