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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.\nGroup Summary:\nMagna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.\nJob Responsibilities:\nTHIS POSITION COVERS A NIGHT SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE\nPosition Summary: The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting the night shift operation, maintenance, analysis, and continuous improvement of information technology systems and manufacturing technologies at Magna Seating South Carolina. Serves as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues and provides advanced support for manufacturing systems, infrastructure, databases, and business applications. Evaluates current and future IT needs, collaborates with operating departments, vendors, and corporate support teams to resolve issues, improve system reliability, and support business continuity. 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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nPhysical Demands:\nFrequently stand and occasionally sit. \nUse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. \nReach with hands and arms. \nBalance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. \nTalk, hear, or smell. \nLift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. \nOperate or become certified to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment. \nUse close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. \nWork Environment:\nWork is performed in an office atmosphere with substantial manufacturing floor exposure. \nAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:\nAt 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.\nAI-Assisted Screening Disclosure\nAs 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. 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