Assembly Technician

Kirchhoff Automotive; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 62,819,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirchhoff Automotive in Ohio is seeking a General Assembly Technician for our Waverly facility. You will operate assembly equipment, perform manual and automated tasks, and ensure parts meet quality standards. On-the-job training is provided, and overtime including weekends may be required.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with emphasis on safety and 5S practices. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, following SOPs, inspecting parts, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, work instructions, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate assembly equipment, such as welders, presses, and assembly fixtures.
• Follow Standard Operation Sheets (SOS), Job Element Sheets (JES), and packing instructions to maintain consistency and quality.
• Perform manual assembly, welding, tapping, and related production tasks.
• Inspect parts to confirm compliance with specifications and production targets.
• Accurately complete start-up checklists, inspection sheets, scrap records, and downtime logs.
• Conduct light preventive maintenance on assigned equipment to support efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace following 5S principles.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Reasoning/Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

This position is located in Waverly, OH. Position Overview We are now accepting applications for our General Assembly Technician positions at our Waverly, OH, manufacturing facility. This role supports our ongoing production needs by operating assembly equipment, performing both manual and automated processes, and ensuring all parts meet our high-quality standards. Ideal applicants are dependable, safety-minded, and ready to contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Set up and operate assembly equipment, such as welders, presses, and assembly fixtures.
• Process Adherence: Follow Standard Operation Sheets (SOS), Job Element Sheets (JES), and packing instructions to maintain consistency and quality.
• Manual and Automated Assembly: Perform manual assembly, welding, tapping, and related production tasks.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect parts to confirm compliance with specifications and production targets.
• Documentation: Accurately complete start-up checklists, inspection sheets, scrap records, and downtime logs.
• Routine Maintenance: Conduct light preventive maintenance on assigned equipment to support efficiency.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, safe workspace following 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Flexibility: Be available for overtime, including weekends, and occasional overnight travel as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a positive team atmosphere and communicate effectively across all levels.

Experience / Qualifications Work Experience:

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Essential Functions: Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily, including:

Language:

• Read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, work instructions, and company policies.

Mathematics:

• Apply basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning / Judgment:

• Apply sound judgment and common sense to carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Solve routine problems with standard solutions.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Work effectively in form work environment with employees at all levels.

Physical Ability:

• Use hands to grip, handle, and feel parts.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
• Work continuously with hands, arms, and wrists using vibrating tools (e.g., grinders, drills, sanders).
• Stand, walk, bend, twist, lift (up to 40 lbs), and move throughout shift.
• Maintain visual accuracy for quality inspection.
• Work overtime when needed, including 12-hour shifts and weekends.
• Tolerate hot, cold, and loud work environments (with hearing protection provided).