Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports.

Your responsibilities

As a mechanical assembler in our Bilstein Technical Center (BTC) you will manufacture automotive shock absorbers. This role works a 4-10 schedule. This means you will work a 10 hour shift Monday through Thursday and then have Fridays off. Part time applicants may be considered for this role provided that they have a consistent schedule.

Some of your job duties will include:

• Cleaning and preparing parts and sub-assemblies
• Assembling shocks based on drawings or work instructions
• Assembling accessory kits and small parts for inventory
• Performing visual and mechanical inspection of parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for quality issues.
• Assembling shock absorbers on gas/oil fill machine and testing on dynamometer
• Assisting in collecting and recording data for analyzing valving, performance, fitment and part failure
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good working order

Your profile

Our ideal candidate has a manufacturing background and enjoys working with their hands in a physical role. We love that many of our team are automotive enthusiasts- but don't worry if you're new to suspension. As long as you have a mechanical or manufacturing background and a desire to learn we can teach you the rest.

• One to two years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Intermediate knowledge, skill and ability to operate hand tools, machine equipment, gas/oil fill and dynamometer
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and other written instructions
• Intermediate computer skills to understand and navigate the utilization of company software programs such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft
• Certificate from technical or vocational school desired

Your Benefits With Us

• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Fitness Benefit
• Paid Time Off + paid shutdown during the winter holidays
• Company-Paid Short-term Disability
• Annual credit to company store
• Discount employee shocks

Contact

For additional information on our company culture, company benefits, or to potentially get scheduled for an interview, please text SHOCKS to 25000

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