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Magna · Highland Park, MI

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Magna (automotive) in Highland Park, MI. Maintains a strong commitment to workplace safety by following all company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Machining, Welding

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $54k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 72 other live reliability postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 59%
  • ✓ PLC 44%
  • ✓ Welding 32%
  • ✓ Robotics 23%
  • Tooling 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Magna in Highland Park

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responsibilities

as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Responsibilities

Job

Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs emergency and unscheduled repairs on machinery, equipment, and plant facilities to support production.
  • ◆Conducts preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
  • ◆Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to complete required maintenance, repairs, and service.
  • ◆Troubleshoots equipment issues, replaces or repairs components, tests equipment, and makes necessary adjustments.
  • ◆Performs general facility maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work, and completes required hot work permits.
  • ◆Maintains a strong commitment to workplace safety by following all company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
  • ◆Immediately reports unsafe conditions, injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, and property damage to management.

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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

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job

Who We Are Looking For

  • •High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • •Trade school certification in Industrial Electrical, Millwright, Industrial Maintenance, or Mechanical Technology preferred.
  • •Journey Worker certification preferred.
  • •Required Experience
  • •Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Experience operating powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts preferred; required testing will be administered by the company.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • •Working knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical (up to 480 volt), PLC (Allen Bradley preferred), and robotic systems (Fanuc preferred).
  • •Fabrication experience, including blueprint reading/interpretation, machining (lathe, Bridgeport, and bandsaw), and welding.
  • •Ability to interpret & apply measurements in both the Imperial and Metric systems; ability to use measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, and measuring tape.
  • •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to electro-mechanical systems.
  • •Ability to read/understand ladder logic PLC systems.
  • •Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and shop tools.
  • •Basic computer skills, including e-mail management and task management software.
  • •Ability to work in a team environment; good communication and time management skills.
  • •Ability to take initiative and work under limited supervision.
  • •Ability to be trained/developed for future internal assignments and/or opportunities.

Regular / Permanent Group

Magna Seating

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