Assembly Associate

Assembly Associate 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 around the world. Our uniquecombination of German and American culture provides our associates with an excellent working environment and comprehensive total compensation package. 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 would include loading and unloading of 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 Follows established standard operating procedures per the certifications and/or work instructions Collects, records, and analyzes quality data as required Complies with QS 9000 / IATF 16949 requirements Meets production schedules and targets as defined by the production plan, Supervisor or Line Manager Monitors 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 Follows 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 tolerances 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 Must have 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! Competitive Base Salary 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