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Coatings Technician


Job Location:

Piedmont, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 28
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ 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:
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:

  • Ensure that proper start-up shut-down and trouble-shooting procedures are being followed.
  • Operatespaintlinetoincludestartupoperationandshutdown.
  • Operateswastewatertreatmentsystemtoincludestartupoperationandshutdown.
  • Operatesauxiliarysystemsincludingbutnotlimited toROwatersystemsandboilers.
  • Collectsamplesanalyzesandadjustscoatinglineprocessparametersusinglabequipment.
  • Collectsamples analyzesandadjusts wastewater system parameters to ensure wastewater iswithin permit limits.
  • Monitorse-coatprocesspressuresandflowsandchangesfiltersasnecessary.
  • Chartsprocessanalysisresultsandentersintospreadsheets.
  • Participatesintankmaintenance.
  • Maintains calibrates standardizes and cleans lab equipment to maintain an operational neat and clean lab environment.
  • Cleansandmaintainse-coatandwastewaterequipmentarea.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diplomarequired
  • Technical / Mechanical Diploma / Degree orCertificatestronglypreferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE/ TECHNICAL TRAINING:

  • 3-5 years Manufacturing Experience Required
  • 3-5 years in a technical role involving hard coating painting and/or vacuum metalizing or vacuum plasma processing.
  • Robotics andcontrolsexperience would be an asset.
  • Thorough understanding of coating processes and defect analysis.
  • Technical knowledge of HVAC systems clean roomenvironmentsand fluid handling equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial processes and machinery.

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 $1000 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 Mothers room

Pay range: $25.21 - $28.16 per hour

VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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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:

Cosma International

Required Experience:

IC


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