The Welding Technician-Robotics manages robotic welding equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency. Responsibilities include programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of welding systems while documenting processes.
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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:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Welding Technician-Robotics programs, develops, modifies and maintains Resistance, Projection, Drawn Arc and Mig Welding equipment. The individual will be responsible for setting-up, troubleshooting, and programming Robots and Weld Controllers.• Perform general maintenance on welding equipment to ensure acceptable welding conditions and start-up requirements.• Analyses, records and charts documentation required for maintenance records and projects.• Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.• Establishes and follows-up full project implementation including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction, and commissioning.• Carries out preventative maintenance procedures as laid out by the manufacturer's specifications.• Ensures quality of RSW, GMAW, RPW, and DAS welds according to Karmax and/or customers' specifications.• Work with Weld Lab Technician and Weld Destruct Technician to ensure weld quality is being maintained.• Defect monitoring, cross section analysis, trouble shooting of mechanical equipment and input parameters.• Responsible for implementing and maintaining QMS documentation of Welding Set-ups.• Teaching Welding robots. (Mig, Spot, Drawn Arc and Projection Welding).• Able to troubleshoot Weld Controller Ethernet Systems.• Respond to ANDON calls in a timely manner to address and diagnose issues. Coordinate containment of any suspect parts.• Plan and execute in-house projects and program launches.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:• Community College Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics (3 year program).• 3 to 4 years' experience with robots and electronic control systems in a robotic welding or laser field.• Welding Technologist Diploma or equivalent.• Must successfully comply with recognized corrected levels of vision as per customer requirements.• Sense of urgency and customer service oriented.• Comfortable with analyzing data and identifying trends.• Flexible in hours of work to meet internal/external customer requirements.• Good interpersonal and communication skills and details oriented.• Good exemplary attitude towards housekeeping, safety and company policies.• Can work in a team or independently.• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position.• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Excellent mathematical, analytical and organizational skills• Able to perform various computer functions (Microsoft Office, AutoCad)• Ability to program, teach, trouble shoot and Develop Robotic Mig, Resistance, Drawn Arc and Projection Welding processes.• Ability to program, teach, trouble shoot and set-up Servo Weld Guns.• Ability to program, teach, trouble shoot and set-up line robots.• Ability to program and troubleshoot Bosch, WTC, Emhart and Lincoln Weld controllers.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND PERQUISITES:
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International
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:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Welding Technician-Robotics programs, develops, modifies and maintains Resistance, Projection, Drawn Arc and Mig Welding equipment. The individual will be responsible for setting-up, troubleshooting, and programming Robots and Weld Controllers.• Perform general maintenance on welding equipment to ensure acceptable welding conditions and start-up requirements.• Analyses, records and charts documentation required for maintenance records and projects.• Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.• Establishes and follows-up full project implementation including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction, and commissioning.• Carries out preventative maintenance procedures as laid out by the manufacturer's specifications.• Ensures quality of RSW, GMAW, RPW, and DAS welds according to Karmax and/or customers' specifications.• Work with Weld Lab Technician and Weld Destruct Technician to ensure weld quality is being maintained.• Defect monitoring, cross section analysis, trouble shooting of mechanical equipment and input parameters.• Responsible for implementing and maintaining QMS documentation of Welding Set-ups.• Teaching Welding robots. (Mig, Spot, Drawn Arc and Projection Welding).• Able to troubleshoot Weld Controller Ethernet Systems.• Respond to ANDON calls in a timely manner to address and diagnose issues. Coordinate containment of any suspect parts.• Plan and execute in-house projects and program launches.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:• Community College Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics (3 year program).• 3 to 4 years' experience with robots and electronic control systems in a robotic welding or laser field.• Welding Technologist Diploma or equivalent.• Must successfully comply with recognized corrected levels of vision as per customer requirements.• Sense of urgency and customer service oriented.• Comfortable with analyzing data and identifying trends.• Flexible in hours of work to meet internal/external customer requirements.• Good interpersonal and communication skills and details oriented.• Good exemplary attitude towards housekeeping, safety and company policies.• Can work in a team or independently.• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position.• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Excellent mathematical, analytical and organizational skills• Able to perform various computer functions (Microsoft Office, AutoCad)• Ability to program, teach, trouble shoot and Develop Robotic Mig, Resistance, Drawn Arc and Projection Welding processes.• Ability to program, teach, trouble shoot and set-up Servo Weld Guns.• Ability to program, teach, trouble shoot and set-up line robots.• Ability to program and troubleshoot Bosch, WTC, Emhart and Lincoln Weld controllers.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND PERQUISITES:
- Starting at $43.36 - $48.01 / per hour.
- 4 Personal Paid Holidays and 2 Floater Days.
- Ability to lieu 40 hours of overtime for an additional paid week off.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits - Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
- Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP).
- On-site subsidized cafeteria that is open for all three shifts.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International
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