The Magna International company is building a brand new factory in St. Clair. The manufacturing facility is expected to add over 300 jobs to the region with its $70.1 million investment. Magna plans to manufacture complex battery enclosures for the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, an electronic propulsion vehicle.
The location of the 345,000 square foot building in St. Clair County is a victory for both the county and state as several Midwest locations were vying for the investment. Magna currently employs over 10,000 people in Michigan. They manufacture a variety of components for the auto industry, including complete vehicles, and have been part of the industry since 1957.
Finding local people to fill the jobs is a priority. Dan Casey of the St. Clair County Economic Development Alliance said, “We’re excited to see more Industry 4.0 jobs coming to St. Clair County. We look forward to working with Magna Electric Vehicle Structures to develop new training resources to support the company’s growth.”
A link to information about jobs with Magna:
https://www.magna.com/company/careers
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
