Production Intern- Summer 2026

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Technology, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Metal Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Machining, Prototyping, Training/Teaching, Welding, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Troy, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago
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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:

Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

This position functions as a shop assistant, responsible for learning manufacturing and prototype concepts. The role includes providing housekeeping duties as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate machines as qualified.
  • Lift, position, and remove workpieces from machines to assist with fitting and welding.
  • Load, stack, and transport stock, tools, dies, and work in process manually or using a truck.
  • Clean and scrape metal surfaces for fabrication, welding, painting, or shipping.
  • Pick up scrap from work areas.
  • Maintain a clean work environment with machines, tools, and equipment.
  • Load and unload production machinery following posted instructions.
  • Conduct visual safety inspections at the start of each shift and record findings.
  • Report any abnormality in parts or machinery to the Supervisor or Lead hand.
  • Support changes to machines or jobs as directed by the Supervisor or Lead hand.
  • Address any other reasonable requests from Supervisor or Management.

Qualifications:

  • Some related experience preferred.
  • Highly motivated to work, learn, and teach.

Education/Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills in select areas of technology.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Average mobility to move around an office environment.
  • Capable of conducting work on a computer.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Student / Co-Op

Group:

Magna Corporate

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/