Assembly / Production Operator

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 Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

SUMMARY: Operates any and all assembly machines as designated with the proper components and keeps the machine running by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Always follow all Company Safety policies and procedures
• Assist / perform preventive maintenance assignments.
• Operate individual process stations on assigned equipment
• Completes necessary inspections accurately as assigned
• Assist Production Team Lead in module training
• Capable of clearing errors on production lines.
• Report any quality issues or line issue to production Lead or Supervisor.
• Perform changeovers according to Work Instructions
• Accurate completion of associated paperwork and data entry
• Perform 5S and Housekeeping standards.
• Assist / perform scrap counts
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Computer and Technology Skills:

• Basic computer skills preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to communicate in one on one or group situations.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
• Company paid
  • Basic vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
• Generous 401k matching program
• Ample opportunities for advancement within the company