ASSEMBLY OPERATOR

RESRG; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking an Assembly Production Operator at our Morehead location to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will assemble automotive components following work instructions, safety rules, and quality standards, operate tools, inspect parts, and keep the area organized for efficient production flow.

Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, team players, and capable of handling repetitive tasks while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow work instructions, safety rules and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects or issues.
• Team-oriented with clear communication to teammates and supervisors.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts and overtime as production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly operations safely and efficiently while meeting production standards.
• Follow standard work instructions, visual aids, and quality plans.
• Load, align, fasten, inspect, and pack parts as required by the workstation.
• Operate hand tools, gauges, scanners, and production equipment per training.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for defects or cosmetic issues.
• Document quality checks and part counts accurately; report non-conforming material.
• Maintain clean and organized work area following 5S and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with team leads and supervisors to support production flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Read work instructions

Basic math

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as an Assembly Production Operator in our Morehead, KY Location!

Your Job

The Assembly Production Operator is responsible for assembling automotive components according to RESRG Automotive work instructions, safety requirements, customer specifications, and quality standards. This role supports daily production by operating tools and equipment, inspecting parts, maintaining efficient workflow, and keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, team-focused, and committed to producing high-quality parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Perform assigned assembly operations safely, accurately, and efficiently while meeting production standards and customer requirements.
• Follow standardized work instructions, visual aids, job breakdown sheets, quality alerts, control plans, and supervisor direction.
• Load, position, align, fasten, clip, bond, inspect, pack, label, or handle parts and components as required by the assigned workstation.
• Operate hand tools, torque tools, fixtures, gauges, scanners, presses, or other production equipment according to training and safety requirements.
• Inspect incoming parts, in-process work, and completed assemblies for defects, damage, missing components, cosmetic issues, or other quality concerns.
• Separate, tag, report, and contain non-conforming material according to RESRG Automotive procedures.
• Complete required production paperwork, quality checks, labels, part counts, scrap records, rework information, or electronic transactions accurately and on time.
• Monitor workstation materials, tools, containers, packaging, and supplies; notify the Team Lead or Supervisor when replenishment or support is needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for common assembly issues and escalates equipment, tooling, safety, or quality concerns promptly.
• Maintain proper part identification, traceability, labeling, sequencing, and packaging to prevent mixed or incorrect parts.
• Rotate through assigned workstations and learn additional assembly tasks as business needs require.
• Keep the work area clean and organized by following 5S, housekeeping, waste disposal, and safety expectations.
• Participate in safety huddles, shift meetings, training, continuous improvement activities, and problem-solving discussions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, material handlers, quality technicians, maintenance, Team Leads, and Supervisors to support production flow.
• Follow all RESRG Automotive safety policies, PPE requirements, attendance expectations, quality standards, and company rules.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, or warehouse experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety rules, quality standards, and production procedures.
• Basic math skills and the ability to complete simple production or quality documentation accurately.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, quality concerns, or process issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with team members, leads, and supervisors.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, or schedule changes based on production needs.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.