Manufacturing Associate I

THE COMPANY

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient and affordable. Our Seguin, TX location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Associate I to join our team. The ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving and communication skills in a manufacturing environment.

Are you ready to shape tomorrow with us?

THE POSITION

• Operates production equipment and processes.
• Follow established production and quality procedures.
• Participate in the team’s daily start-up communications meeting, assigns work, and establishes job rotation.
• Maintain personal OJT training documentation.
• Follow defined Standard Work and provide input for improvement
• Performs cell audits and inspections and follow-up on abnormalities.
• Ensures individual compliance to established policies and procedures.
• Determine and judge if operating conditions become abnormal.
• Associates will be capable of performing complete preventative maintenance routines utilizing established checklists designed to return the equipment to the original state.
• Actively participates in the completion of required preventative maintenance activities.
• Actively preserve normal conditions of equipment and/or processes
• Performs first response troubleshooting and minor first line maintenance activities during line down situations.
• Respond quickly to abnormalities by repairing the machine or having a technician take care of it when he/she does not have enough knowledge, skill, or resources.
• Ensures team achieves daily 5S+1, Quality, Delivery, Kaizen, and Cost goals.
• Employs various problem-solving techniques (5 Why, 8 D, Cause and Effect, and Fishbone Diagrams, etc.) to drive problems to permanent corrective action.
• Participates in teams Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement within the work cell.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Hourly pay starting from $16.50/hr
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
• Potential Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age
• 5 years or more, with experience in manufacturing.
• Required to work a 12 hour work schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Vitesco is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 28 pounds unassisted. Must be able to stand for periods up to 12 hours. Must be able to Push, Pull Reach, Twist, Turn, Stoop, Walk, Stand for 12 hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing Experience

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability