Body Shop Operator - Control Room

Selectrucks; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is seeking a Body Shop Operator for the Control Room in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on ultrasonic testing and non-destructive evaluation of spot-welded joints and welds across the vehicle body to ensure quality.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 5 years of relevant automotive production experience, or an associate’s degree in a technical trade with 2 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of NDT practices is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with non-destructive structural testing.
• Knowledge of sheet metal processing and data processing.
• Certified Radiographic Interpreter preferred.
• Certified Welding Inspector preferred.
• Previous spot-welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify spot welded joints of the entire vehicle body according to quality standards.
• Inspect and verify stud presence, location, and torque welded to the vehicle body.
• Inspect and verify MIG/MAG welds of the entire body.
• Inspect and verify sealer/adhesive of the entire body.
• Inspect and verify laser welds/laser brazing of the entire body.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure the ultrasonic device’s proper function.
• Use the ultrasonic tester to analyze spot-welded joints per inspection plan.
• Provide input to establish and modify testing plans and parameters.
• Document and troubleshoot unsatisfactory ultrasonic tests with the appropriate department.

Skills

ND testing

Sheet metal

Data processing

Radiographic interpreter

Welding inspector

Spot-welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in technical trade

Job description

Job Description - Body Shop Operator - Control Room (MER00048O8)

Description

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify spot welded joints of entire vehicle body as defined by quality standards
• Inspect and verify stud presence, location, and torque welded to the vehicle body as defined by quality standards
• Inspect and verify MIG/MAG welds of the entire body as defined by quality standards
• Inspect and verify sealer/adhesive of the entire body as defined by quality standards
• Inspect and verify laser welds/laser brazing of the entire body as defined by quality standards
• Responsible for the control of the ultrasonic device and the test mode
• Conduct special audits without inspection plan specification
• Conduct ultrasonic inspection using ultrasonic probe according to quality standards for entire vehicle shell.
• Conduct ultrasonic testing outside of normal test conditions in special cases
• Conduct ultrasonic device testing to ensure proper function
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure the ultrasonic device’s proper function
• Use the ultrasonic tester to analyze spot-welded joints in reference to the inspection plan
• Provide expert input to establish and modify testing plans. Act as a consultant while working with other departments to establish ultrasonic test parameters (e.g. locations, quantity of points, and amplitude)
• Document, communicate and troubleshoot unsatisfactory ultrasonic tests with the appropriate department; decide if a physical inspection (with peel and/or chisel) is necessary
• Communicate any daily information and any other relevant events during change of shift
• Assist in the organization of teamwork

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of relevant automotive production experience

-or-

• Associate’s Degree in a technical trade (NDT, material sciences, welding technology, industrial technology, etc.) and 2 years relevant automotive production experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive experience with non-destructive structural testing
• Knowledge of sheet metal processing and data processing
• Certified Radiographic Interpreter preferred
• Certified Welding Inspector preferred
• Previous spot-welding experience preferred

We are all in for change. Are you too?

If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Organization

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America-South Carolina-Charleston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Charleston 29456