Equipment and Process Technician

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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

• Immediate open position
• $35.80 - $39.79 per hour
• Must be a graduate from a Mechanical or Chemical Technology program or have equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in paint or E-coat facilities role required
• Knowledge of E-Coat systems, paint chemistry, wastewater treatment systems, and industrial process controls
• Knowledge of DataPaq equipment and software, oven balancing an asset
• Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems, including wet chemistry required
• Loading and working with paint and hazardous chemicals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent ability to prioritize many different tasks
• Strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Must be fitted and wear a respirator according to established guidelines

MAIN DUTIES:

• Monitor and maintain E-Coat bath chemistry within specified operating parameters
• Perform laboratory testing including conductivity, pH, solids, temperature, and other required process checks
• Monitor operation of E-Coat tanks, ultrafiltration systems, DI water systems, rectifiers, ovens, washers, pumps, filters, and wastewater treatment equipment
• Ensure pretreatment systems, sludge management systems, and wastewater treatment equipment are operating efficiently
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance activities, and weekly audits of paint facilities equipment
• Maintain all documentation, testing records, inventories, and reports required for the position
• Troubleshoot paint process and equipment-related issues and implement corrective actions as required
• Support root cause investigations related to quality, process, and equipment concerns
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and chemical suppliers to maintain process stability
• Ensure customer requirements and paint process specifications are consistently achieved
• Maintain housekeeping standards within paint facilities areas and keep all documentation records up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.