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IFA Powertrain Polska

Assembly Associate

IFA Powertrain Polska, Summerville, South Carolina, United States, 29485

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Company Overview IFA, North America is the North American headquarters for one of the world's leading suppliers of drive shafts for the automotive industry. Located in Charleston, South Carolina and Novi, Michigan, the IFA brand is well‑known and respected worldwide. Our unique combination of German and American culture provides associates with an excellent working environment and a comprehensive total compensation package.

Position Summary Due to the continued growth of our business, we are seeking an experienced, energetic and motivated individual to join our Summerville, SC team as a:

Assembly Associate .

Job Summary General responsibility for production‑related operations to manufacture drive shafts. Work may include the use of hand tools, power tools, gauges, fixtures, and machinery. Typical operations include loading and unloading materials from machines, light assembly such as attaching mechanical parts, bolts or nuts, installing bearing brackets, painting, and packaging of parts or assemblies using defined methods.

Essential Functions

Assembly machine operation in auto and manual cycles per the certification and/or work instructions

Manual loading and unloading of assembly machines and part containers

Use of various gauges to measure product characteristics

Follow established standard operating procedures per the certifications and/or work instructions

Collect, record, and analyze quality data as required

Comply with QS 9000 / IATF16949 requirements

Meet production schedules and targets as defined by the production plan, Supervisor or Line Manager

Monitor machine set‑up and conformance to specifications

All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of IFA‑Rotorion North America’s commitment to ISO 140001

Follow defined safety and housekeeping policies

Additional Responsibilities

Acquire training and certification per the Assembly Coordinator, Supervisor, or Line Manager

Trains, monitors, and assists temps or new hires per the Assembly Coordinator, Supervisor, or Line Manager to acquire certifications and training

Education

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Understanding of tolerance limits

Experience

Basic understanding of industrial machines and gauges

Familiar with “lean” production concepts

Knowledge of both metric and English measurement systems

Knowledge of basic mathematics skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

At least 2 years Manufacturing experience

Specific Skills

Ability to perform repetitive operations

Ability to read and write English

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time

Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time

Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the time

Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time

Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time

Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time

Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time

Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.

Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences

Must be able to wear a painting suit and/or respirator

Must be able to work with paints/solvents/cleaners

Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed

What We Offer! At IFA North America LLC we take pride in selecting employees who will contribute to our success while finding personal reward and satisfaction in their work. That is why we offer a competitive total compensation package which includes:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life/Long‑Term/Short‑Term Disability Insurance

Company Matching 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Training & Development opportunities among many other benefits

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