Job Number: 68295
Group: Cosma International
Division: Formet Industries
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: ST. THOMAS
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
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.
What we offerAt 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.
At Formet, one of the largest manufacturing employers in Southwestern Ontario producing body and chassis components for assembly plants across North America, we take care of each other and live by the motto “One Team. One Formet.”
About the RoleThe Maintenance Planner is responsible for the scheduling, tracking and evaluation of the preventative maintenance to plant equipment and ensuring spare parts inventory is available.
Who we are looking for• Certificate of Qualification in a Formet recognized trade OR two (2) years’ experience in a Maintenance Planning role.
• Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) designation preferred.
• Completion of post-secondary education.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
• Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Perform equipment performance analysis and make necessary recommendations.
• Quarterly reviews of required PM’s in work area (validate effectiveness).
• Monitor and participate in ensuring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality and Productivity) are being achieved and if not assist in developing an action plan to ensure success.
• Suggest and implement PM improvements (frequency, content, etc.) based on collected data.
• Distributing, Scheduling and Tracking of weekly/monthly PM requirements.
• Monitor PM completeness and schedule/reschedule accordingly to achieve 100% completion.
• Maintain PM system – suggest and implement changes as required.
• Work with Production scheduling to schedule downtime to complete PM’s on equipment through the standard week and then on weekends.
• Schedule and assist with contractors for daily and weekend PM’s and projects.
• Research and obtain quotes for manpower to support weekend PM’s.
• Utilize Formet’s ERP system to schedule and track PM’s and work orders.
• Plan daily and weekend work (through the usage of the SAP work order system).
• Work with all groups to effectively plan and schedule downtime through the standard work week to complete work orders through the week.
• Attend and participate at Project review meetings to implement and schedule changes.
• Ensure all groups’ needs are met through downtime scheduling.
• Co-ordinate plans with contractors and suppliers and support groups for projects including pricing, timelines, layouts and justifications.
• Assist in long term planning of jobs, projects, FEC’s.
• Assist and make recommendations for job planning with the Area Leader.
• Develop and track a process for shutdown tasks/projects.
• Track downtime issues and prepare supporting documentation to support suggested tasks/projects/PM’s.
• Research and obtain quotes for manpower for weekend work.
• Research and obtain quotes for new, replacement parts and spares.
• Review high usage components and research solutions to implement reductions.
• Verify and ensure proper stock and quantities are setup to support equipment.
• Ensure required spares are setup for new projects or equipment before the project or equipment is put into production.
• Quarterly review of inventory (based on movement) to suggest and implement reductions based on usage/lack of movement. Reduce Formet Inventory by removing the product or having a Tier 1 supplier carry it.
• Ensure Build standards material lists are updated based on Formet inventory.
• Develop and maintain a library of supporting equipment documentation for the area/department.
• Update and maintain electrical and mechanical drawing database as required.
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Overtime (1.5x) after 44 hours worked
• Vacation entitlement
o 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 4 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 15 days annually
o Option to bank your overtime to earn up to an extra 5 days of paid time off (approved in the same manner as vacation time) (27 hours x 1.5 = 40 hours)
• Skilled Trades referral bonus of $500 following successful hire of candidate
• Medical and Dental Benefits after 1 month of employment.
• Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program)
• Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program)
• Matched GRRSP
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Optional group Life Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance for self and spouse
• Safety Shoe, prescription Safety Glasses and Custom Molded Earplug allowance
• Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use)
• Company BBQ, Holiday Parties and Company Events
• Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives - 6k for Water Walk, Support Local Charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more)
• Magna Service Award Program
• Roger’s and Bell cellphone data plan available – as low as $50/month!
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria! Free coffee, juice and tea
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts: new vehicles, amusement parks, etc.
• Plant-Wide Continuous Improvement Program: 2022 bonus = $1810
• You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team! One Team, One Formet!
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.