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

Position

• Thermal Operations Technician (Key Zone - Grade D)
• Location
• Arden, NC

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.