40 Automotive jobs

AUTOKINITON , formerly L&W Group, is excited to announce an opening for a Machine Repair in our Euclid Operation in Detroit, Michigan! We are a state of the art Hot Stamping and Laser Cutting  manufacturing supplier that produces car parts for major automotive customers around the world. AUTOKINITON is a leading supplier of structural automotive components and assemblies. Our extensive capabilities and deep commitment to continuous improvement has made us a trusted partner to the world’s top automotive manufacturers as well as a remarkable place to work. Now is a great time to join our Team! PURPOSE OF POSITION: Repairs and maintains mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.   JOB /TASK FUNCTIONS: Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear,...

AUTOKINITON , formerly L&W Group, is excited to announce we have immediate openings for   Production Operators   at our Euclid Manufacturing operation in Detroit, Michigan.   Starting Pay up to $15.00.   AUTOKINITON   is a leading supplier of structural automotive components and assemblies. Our extensive capabilities and deep commitment to continuous improvement has made us a trusted partner to the world’s top automotive manufacturers as well as a remarkable place to work Looking to work at state of the art Hot Stamping and Laser Cutting facility for a world class organization with over 90 years of collective experience? Learning new skills that can lead to unlimited growth potential? Unlimited Growth Potential? Then look no more... We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K matching plan, tuition reimbursement and employee referral programs....

AUTOKINITON’s Euclid Manufacturing facility in Detroit, MI has immediate opportunities available for Laser Operators.    AUTOKINITON is a leading supplier of structural automotive components and assemblies. Our extensive capabilities and deep commitment to continuous improvement has made us a trusted partner to the world’s top automotive manufacturers as well as a remarkable place to work.    Responsibilities:   Operate machinery & equipment per Company Procedures Inspect components and assemblies visually for quality defects Measure parts to ensure they meet specifications Record and report production, quality and inventory information accurately. Label and/or tags parts and baskets accurately. Participate in continuous improvement activities.   Requirements:   Must be 18 years old. Punctual and regular attendance is required. Ability and willingness to work any shift assigned.  Ability to work overtime, including some weekends...

AUTOKINITON,   formerly L&W Group, is excited to announce an opening for a Transfer Tech in our Euclid Operation in Detroit, Michigan! We are a state of the art Hot Stamping and Laser Cutting  manufacturing supplier that produces car parts for major automotive customers around the world. AUTOKINITON is a leading supplier of structural automotive components and assemblies. Our extensive capabilities and deep commitment to continuous improvement has made us a trusted partner to the world’s top automotive manufacturers as well as a remarkable place to work. Now is a great time to join our Team! Starting up to $19.50/hour.   MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Must meet job posting eligibility requirements per company policy. Able and willing to work any shift assigned. Punctual and regular attendance is required. Ability to program, operate, adjust transfer lines   MAIN JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Must be familiar with press operations....

Summary To build or repair all types, sizes and shapes of jigs, fixtures, tools & dies.  Assemble and tryout complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment.     Requirements Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc) Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts and make repairs Measures, marks and scribes metal stock for machining Die welding Sets up and operates machines tools such as lathes, milling machines, blanchard and surface grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications Lists machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable Smooth flat and contoured surfaces to fit and assemble parts together into assemblies and...

Production Operator - Starting Wage up to $15.00 per hour, plus shift premium AUTOKINITON, formerly known as L&W Group, is excited to announce we have openings for Production Operators at our Oakland Stamping operation in Detroit, Michigan. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – ON THE JOB TRAINING PROVIDED AUTOKINITON is a leading supplier of structural automotive components and assemblies. Our extensive capabilities and deep commitment to continuous improvement has made us a trusted partner to the world’s top automotive manufacturers as well as a remarkable place to work.  Responsibilities: Operate welding and assembly equipment per Company Procedures Inspect components and assemblies visually for quality defects Measure parts to ensure they meet specifications Record and report production, quality and inventory information accurately Label and/or tags parts and baskets accurately Monitor press for proper operation and report any malfunctions or problems...

Autokiniton, formerly L&W Engineering, is excited to announce an opening for an Electrician in Detroit, Michigan! Electricians are crucial to our success. As a busy supplier of turnkey tooling solutions, we need you to apply. Purpose of Position Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. Reasons you will love working here:  Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) benefits Paid Holidays Paid Vacation time Growth Opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs, opportunities for promotions, paid apprenticeships and much more!   Job/Task Functions Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers. Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment. Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors,...

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk will r eview and monitor Customer requirements , ASN’s and shipment status; Create ASN’s and documentation for shipments departing the facility; Monitor Customer System for change in shipping windows and hourly demand. Duties Include: Verify all incoming material shipments for accuracy and receive into system. Maintain accurate records and files for all incoming Material. Coordinate incoming shipments with suppliers. Prepare and process Supplier returns Set up expedites as needed Expendable packing claims Ensure stock is properly rotated in order to maintain FIFO Ensures all outgoing shipments are properly scanned to Bill of Lading (BOL). Monitors outbound & inbound products and shipments for defects and reports all issues immediately. Verifies product being sent to customer and verifies & documents containers coming in from suppliers and customers. Review and respond to all customer calls in the...

The Forklift Operator (Material Handling Equipment Operator) contributes to the safe, efficient flow of daily production through the movement of raw materials, in-process and finished goods and containers. Safety and department housekeeping are also the responsibility of the Forklift Operator (Material Handling Equipment Operator). Required Skills/Experience include: High school diploma or GED. Valid drivers license. Prior experience operating a forklift, and/or reach truck. Prior experience loading and unloading trailers. Possesses or has the ability to successfully obtain a fork lift and tugger license and must demonstrate that they can operate equipment safely and efficiently. Good coordination of movement to carry out routine, repetitive tasks and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable...

The Production Associate assembles products using Robotic Welding equipment and machinery according to Standard Work instructions;  performs Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), daily care, safety checks and preventive maintenance; attends pre-shift meetings and maintains a clean and safe work environment.  Job also involves moving and loading/unloading parts either manually or by tugger operation; recording incoming/outgoing inspection parts, tags, racks, etc.; operates inventory scanner; cycles material based on FIFO standards, etc. The Production Associate works both independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision. Overtime may be required to meet production expectations. The Production Associate may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant. 

Utilizing various software platforms, the programmer analyst will implement data and information tools to develop programs and dashboards to support the daily operation in the manufacturing environment.  The  Programmer Analyst works in an office environment but maybe exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant. Duties Include: Program and develop tools utilizing Ignition software. Review and analyze multiple data sources to present information to management team. Work with various programs to support information needs of the plant. Learn, understand, and support various applications used in the plant. Ensure systems reliability through redundancy, backups and security. Help train and support users on new applications, changes, upgrades and/or recommend external training resources and co-ordinate effective training schedules. Provide on-call availability in case of a work-related...

The Maintenance Supervisor  is responsible for the co ordination and assignment of all Divisional activities related to maintenance and welding operations and ensuring that all timing schedules and trades regulations are adhered to. The Maintenance Supervisor  supports Leadership and Maintenance personnel by acting as liaison in matters regarding policy application, employee relations, and continuous improvement for processes and productivity. This position carries direct and/or indirect leadership responsibility .  Duties and Responsibilities Include: Co-ordinates preventative and predictive maintenance with maintenance technical group and production planning. Supports daily/weekly/monthly PM assignments, does follow-up and monitors PM schedule. Conducts daily communication meetings with maintenance personnel. Assists with repair, modification, and installation activities with other maintenance personnel ....

The Maintenance Team Lead ensures all plant and facility equipment associated with the successful fabrication of product is serviced and maintained in a timely manner.  The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for troubleshooting systems; performing preventive and predictive maintenance on all installed equipment to minimize downtime, while keeping safety and quality as a priority; providing training and technical support to Assembly and Maintenance Team Members.  The Maintenance Team Lead will be the lead maintenance technician to train & assists in production operations, and supports Management, Area Leaders, and Production Associates by acting as a liaison in matters regarding automation, safety, and continuous improvement for equipment, processes and productivity. The Maintenance Team Lead may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant or at customer or supplier facilities. Required Skills and Experience: Completion of a...

The Robotic Weld Technician will: Service, maintain, repair, install and test new or existing equipment and verify conformance to specifications. (Robot/Welding/Fixtures) Complete repairs, modifications and installations as required. Provide plant support in troubleshooting of process problems including root cause and completes quality improvements as required to maintain part standards of quality. Establish cross functional team for reliability issues Deal extensively with production team and other support groups as well as vendors (both parts suppliers and equipment suppliers). Department support for testing, repairing and calibrating electric or electronic components. Validates reliability issues with components and investigates repeat component failures. Enter all breakdown details into the Maintenance PM database by end of shift Carries out preventative maintenance procedures as laid out by the Company and the manufacturer’s...

The Commercial Manager is accountable for the coordination of all Commercial activities at Cosma Body Assembly Michigan. Business Development and Sales: includes all aspects of quoting, costing, and program timing at Cosma Body.  In addition, the Commercial Manager will work with the Purchasing Department to identify and assess potential new direct and indirect suppliers, as well as the continued development and maintenance of current suppliers for new and already active programs. The Commercial Manager works closely with Divisional, Customer, and Supplier staff specialists to develop, plan, improve, and implement new and current business projects. Some day travel and overtime may be required to meet Customer expectations. The candidate requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and some of the information in-process can be considered confidential.  The position works in an office environment but may be exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise...

The Assistant Production Manager will  plan, organize and control production for their assigned shift to ensure that parts are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard. Responsible for providing training and facilitating process improvements as needed to ensure World Class Manufacturing. Duties and Responsibilities include: The Assistant Production Manager reports directly to the Production Manager and is responsible to provide communication and reporting of the Department/shift progress/results in achieving divisional goals; and the regular operation of the department. Manages the complete shift with Area Leaders, Team Leaders, and direct production associates. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees. Oversee shift production, maintenance, materials and quality...

The Health, Safety, Ergonomic & Environmental Coordinator is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Health & Safety, Ergonomic and Environmental Programs and Systems for the benefit of all employees, contractors and visitors.  The Coordinator will provide guidance and support to the Company's leadership team to ensure implementation and compliance to all health, safety, ergonomic and environmental standards and legislative requirements.  The Health, Safety, Ergonomic & Environmental Coordinator has the authority to stop: work, behaviors, or acts which are in contradiction of legislated regulations and/or Magna compliance.  Other Duties include: Manages industrial environment aspects of the work site; eg. all, but not limited to: waste/by-product analysis for required disposal, emission discharge approvals, emergency preparedness and response plan, etc. Works with contractors to ensure compliance in environmental/health and safety policy...

The Process Engineer Welding will provide technical welding expertise to all applicable areas of the division.  This position is responsible for driving weld process standards in the plant. Duties Include: Provide technical welding expertise to division personnel to support existing and new customer programs. Lead root cause investigations into weld related defects and lead the team to full resolution and lessons learned. Develop best welding practices and build processes to implement them as standards across division. Develop and implement work instructions for manual weld and repair requirements. Participate in APQP/CPMP processes relating to the design of weld assembly work cells and tooling, make recommendations as required. Evaluate processes/equipment and make continuous improvement recommendations in the weld quality and process. Maintain weld drawings and weld master schedules database. Develop, and implement a...

The Advanced Process Engineer works closely with divisional, customer, and supplier staff specialists to ensure the successful development and implementation of new product launches, engineering changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and projects which affect die tooling and assembly processes.  Responsible for the follow-up of mechanical systems designs for a variety of applications including:  welders, robots and assembly, conveyor and transfer systems.   Using project management skills and quality core tools (CPMP, APQP, PPAP), tracks, records, and reports on project progress and identifies, investigates, and develops solutions for problems encountered during the project, in order to meet all critical deadlines. Responsible for all aspects of the project including cost estimating and processing, raw material integration, establishing equipment process parameters and working with staff specialists to launch product from raw material to finished packaging, from...

The Robotics Engineer will provide technical expertise for robotic applications to ensure product quality and continuous improvement to the manufacturing processes. The position is responsible for troubleshooting robotic systems, performing preventative and predictive maintenance on systems to minimize downtime, while keeping safety as a priority. The position will also provide training and technical support to Production and Skilled Trade Team members. Required Skills/Experience: 2-5 years experience with robots and PLC control systems in a robotic welding process environment, preferably in an industrial automotive setting. High School Diploma or GED and at least a 2-year degree from an accredited technical college or post-secondary school with emphasis on Robotics. Fanuc DCS Certification preferred. Experience with AutoCAD, CAD viewer programs. Familiar with Advanced Product Quality Planning methods. Familiarity with Engineering and Quality practices and...