1st Shift Thermal Operations Technician (Key Zone - Grade D) ($21.42-$26.01)

Position

Thermal Operations Technician (Key Zone – Grade D)

Location

Arden, NC     

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!  

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost

• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

This position will work with leadership of a designated production area or process to support the achievement of the goals stated in the Business Plan for Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, Inventory, Delivery, and People. 

Key responsibilities

• Proactively identify and escalate the day-to-day issues of the manufacturing line and its team members.

• Support Team Lead to identify line assignments of team members and communication.

• Communicates daily with Team Leaders regarding production plan, workstation assignments, etc.

• Communicates with Team Leader and/or Group Leader as to the status of the line such as staffing issues, status of production, etc.

• Assist Team Leader to perform set-ups and changeovers on machinery according to specifications with the help of team members.

• Assist Team Leader for ensuring quality checks and testing of assembled components at end of line assembly process.

• Assists Team Leader to identify proper tooling, understanding machinery and product for quality part manufacturing.

• Supports timely and accurate production reporting through OMS.

• Operate equipment for team members during absences.

• Ensure timely escalation through Andon Process.  

• Effectively work with employees to identify issues and assist in trouble shooting activities for set-up, tooling, equipment adjustments, and other situations as needed.

• Must be able to perform all quality and documentation requirements

• Fills in for Team Leader as needed.

• Make sure all 5’s is completed before the operators leave for the day.

• Start the initial Change-Over process of the line.

• Validate the first piece to verify the parts are running correctly, the Teamleader will finish the validation.

• Key Zone Operator is required to run a station on a normal basis.  

• Mentor others learning how to operate production equipment. 

• Understand and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Understand and adhere to current quality and control policies.

• Perform other duties as requested.

What we’re looking for

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong priority and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to motivate others utilizing BorgWarner Beliefs

• Timely and logical decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy.

• Attendance on the job is essential.

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

• Ability to understand basic blueprint reading.

• Use of hand tools and production equipment appropriate to the work performed.

• Ability to utilise SAP/OMS/Andon transactions.

What we believe

• Inclusion: Respecting Individuals

• Integrity: Honouring truth

• Excellence: Focusing on results

• Responsibility: Our commitment

• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

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For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

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