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Assembly Maintenance Team Lead

Magna International · Piedmont, South Carolina · Posted Jul 7, 2026

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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:

  • Provide leadership and technical direction for the maintenance team, including assigning and managing preventive maintenance activities, coordinating personnel scheduling (training, vacation, line coverage), identifying training needs, mentoring new technicians, supporting performance evaluations, and leading equipment downtime recovery efforts.
  • Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement by ensuring scheduled preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance is completed on time, conducting thorough root cause investigations, maintaining quality standards and QS9000 compliance, and prioritizing maintenance activities to minimize production impact.
  • Lead technical troubleshooting and equipment support for assembly operations, including PLCs, robotics, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and machine control systems, while making necessary equipment adjustments to ensure safe and efficient production.
  • Support capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements by participating in cross-functional teams, overseeing equipment assembly and installation, implementing equipment modifications, establishing maintenance procedures, and collaborating with vendors and suppliers.
  • Manage maintenance documentation, inventory, and administrative processes including equipment breakdown reports, PM tracking and verification, parts ordering and returns, technical documentation, and utilization of maintenance and Microsoft Office software systems.
  • Promote a safe, organized, and skilled work environment through technical training, safety instruction, housekeeping standards, shop floor engagement, shift flexibility, and effective collaboration with production and other functional teams.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION:

  • Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year experience and/or training; or Technical Apprenticeship with Certification or Journeyman Card; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience / Technical Training

  • Minimum 5 years of automated manufacturing technical experience required.
  • Robotics experience required (Fanuc & Kuka)
  • PLC experience required (Allen Bradley & Siemens)

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: $39.95 - $44.12 per hour

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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…

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