Assembly Associate

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