Job Description

Job Description - To work in a team environment to assemble components, evaluates axles/or transmissions to meet customers' quality standards and delivery schedules 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform specific procedures on equipment to ensure safety in cell/line/dept./plant 
• Act to meet Cell, Department and Plant goals 
• Participate to define 5S/TPM activities 
• Perform 5S/TPM Audits -if applicable 
• Perform changeover and set up reductions-if applicable 
• Perform error proofing, generate ideas and aid development-if applicable 
• Identify methods to enhance and share team knowledge 
• Participate in team meetings 
• Promote a teamwork environment 
• Support team (active and constructive role) 
• Understand dept. responsibilities and roles 
• Works from standardized work instructions and control plans 
• May rotate stations and lines 
• Understand and support Lock out/Tag out principles 
• Perform daily safety audits-if applicable 
• Report safety issues 
• Wear personal protective equipment 
• Understand and utilize all Cell/Station Quality documentation 
• Calibrate and Master gages and understand gaging qualification requirement 
• Verify and document error proofing per schedule 
• Report Quality issues promptly and assist in clean point creation 
• Keep station and fixtures/tools clean and organized at all time 

• Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager 

Qualification: 

• High School Diploma or GED - Required

• Manufacturing or assembly experience (preferably 3 months or more) 

Essential Functions: 

• Good motor skills, hand dexterity, ability to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel and move/push up to 25 lbs, and/or or heavier with the assistance of a lifting device, good or corrected vision and hearing 

About GKN Automotive:

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

What do we offer?

Compensation:  Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure 

Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.

•             Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
•             Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
•             Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
•             Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
•             Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
•             401(k) Plan with Employer Match

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.  We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer.  We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.  We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.  Please contact us to request any such accommodation: [email protected]