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Coatings Technician

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Hybrid
Piedmont, SC
25-28
Mid level
Hybrid
Piedmont, SC
25-28
Mid level
The Coatings Technician analyzes and adjusts coating and wastewater processes, maintains lab equipment, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
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What we offer:
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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:
  • Collect samples, analyzes, and adjusts coating line process parameters using lab equipment.
  • Collect samples, analyzes, and adjusts wastewater system parameters to ensure wastewater is within permit limits.
  • Monitors e-coat process pressures and flows and changes filters as necessary.
  • Charts process analysis results and enters into required spreadsheets.
  • Participates in required tank maintenance.
  • Maintains, calibrates, standardizes, and cleans lab equipment to maintain an operational neat and clean lab environment.
  • Cleans and maintains e-coat and wastewater equipment area.
  • Communicates process and equipment issues to Paint Supervisor and or Paint Manager
  • Support and implement Continuous Improvement by suggesting longer term processing solutions that will reduce costs by way of improved scrap rates and optimized efficiency.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • 70% standing/walking, 30% sitting at a desk
  • Able to lift 50 pounds

EDUCATION:
  • High School Diploma required, Technical / Mechanical Diploma / Degree or Certificate strongly preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING:
  • 3-5 years Manufacturing Experience Required
  • 3-5 years in a technical role involving hard coating, painting, and/or vacuum metalizing or vacuum plasma processing.
  • Robotics and controls experience would be an asset.
  • Thorough understanding of coating processes and defect analysis.
  • Technical knowledge of HVAC systems, clean room environments and fluid handling equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial processes and machinery.

WHY WORK HERE?
  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
  • Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
  • Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
  • Onsite Nurses' office
  • Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $24.71 - $27.60 per hour
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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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International

Top Skills

Coating Processes
Controls
Fluid Handling Equipment
Hvac Systems
Lab Equipment
Robotics

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