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CMM Techinician


Job Location:

Piedmont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (21 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates exterior trim modular systems front-end modules including fascia active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors Magna provides everything needed from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly to help automakers create sleek state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Attend all job and safety related training as required.
  • Participate in all accident investigations internal inspections or audits or those
  • conducted by any regulatory agency.
  • Do not modify or by-pass any safety-related systems on any equipment or machinery.
  • Immediately report any unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to your Team Leader Supervisor or the Department Manager.
  • Immediately report any accidents incidents or near-misses to your Team Leader
  • Supervisor Department Manager or the Safety Department.
  • Complete pre-operational safety checklists prior to operating any equipment or
  • machinery
  • Prepare create modify and run Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs.
  • Work cross-functionally with various departments particularly Quality Engineering and Production and create self-driven work schedules to meet all CMM/gauging work order requirements on-time.
  • Create measurement report formats and templates as to make work routines/dimensional layouts efficient during data collection.
  • Perform dimensional layouts/inspections and gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies (GR &R) per PPAP launch requirements or Control Plan frequencies using the following precision instruments: Check Fixtures CMM taper gauges micrometers vernier calipers scales etc.
  • Prepare/Generate CMM and other dimensional/SPC reports for part trials PPAP launch submissions or regular part shipments; articulate in accordance with customer specific requirements and to presentational fit.
  • Read understand and interpret automotive blueprints/CAD drawings GD&T callouts and engineering specifications.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities involving gage design approvals & validation process and customer master-cubing reviews.
  • Perform R&R studies on gages and checking fixtures.
  • Conduct analysis and technical problem solving with the Engineering Dept. all manufacturing departments and customers as needed for nonconforming or poor capability data in efforts to provide input on action plans necessary to resolve & meet compliance.
  • Troubleshoot all CMM technical or software issues readily with appropriate hardware or applications services to maintain CMM operational capacity.
  • Train team members as needed on gauging instructions at both on-site and off-site Decostar locations.
  • Maintain a keen organization of tools sign-out systems and work schedule in the CMM lab.
  • Ensure housekeeping and that all equipment is identified logged and stored in accordance to procedures(s) for measuring and test equipment; utilize electric-handtruck & fork-lift as needed.
  • Coordinate proper receiving & delivery of all metrology gages when shipped out externally.
  • Prepare work instructions for the proper loading and unloading of parts onto checking fixtures as well as for their data collection/reporting methods.
  • Perform daily dimensional checks of production parts per Control plan frequency.
  • Maintain records in accordance to the ISO/TS16949 systems company procedures and work instructions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

Ability to read and understand blueprints/CAD drawings along with the ability to interpret the specs as well as GD & T call-outs.
Experience in using various metrology equipment and calibrations thereof.
CMM/programing experience is a must at an advanced level.
Experience with PC-DMIS and associated programs such as Datapage/Dataview SPC softwares.
Must possess excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word in Windows environment (MS PowerPoint would be an asset).
Previous experience with forklift operations is an asset.
Ability to travel within and outside the U.S. when required.
Past work experience related to this job.
College degree required minimum requirement is a 2-year technical degree.
Minimum 4 years recent experience with a CMM layout and measurement equipment preferably in the automotive industry.

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


Awareness Unity Empowerment:

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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:

Magna Exteriors

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