Production Operator

Webasto Group; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto Group in Fenton, Michigan, is seeking an entry-level Production Associate to handle manufacturing tasks including assembly, kitting, and packing for the Webasto Thermo Fenton product portfolio. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and timely output in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of production experience, with basic skills in MS Office and familiarization with work instructions and quality docs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 2 years’ experience in production assembly facility or applicable work environment.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing, assembly and kitting.
• Production Orders and Inventory.
• MS Outlook, Word and Excel (Basic).
• Work Instructions, Work orders and basic Quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Achieves or exceeds production output, quality objectives and customer requirements.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate and monitor intermediate machines used in production processes.
• Problem solving skills related to parts and equipment used in production process.
• Follows HSE standards and ensures use of PPE according to policy and Work Instructions.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement and provides improvement ideas for Production.
• Supports quality objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensures workspace is orderly and clean at the end of each workday, meets 5S requirements.
• Follow ISO14001/9001, IATF/TS16949 processes, as required
• Everyone has the responsibility and right to stop production or shipment if they suspect product does not meet quality requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION IS LOCATED IN FENTON, MICHIGAN

Responsible for manufacturing, processing, kitting and packing of all products related to Webasto Thermo Fenton’s product portfolio. (Heating, Cooling, Hose Assembly, kits and spare parts)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Achieves or exceeds production output, quality objectives and customer requirements.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments. (Drills, impacts, torque tools, calipers, etc)
• Ability to operate and monitor intermediate machines used in production processes. (Crimping machine, Gluing machine, Hose Cutting, and End of Line Test equipment)
• Problem solving skills related to parts and equipment used in production process.
• Follows HSE standards and ensures use of PPE according to policy and Work Instructions
• Actively participates in continuous improvement and provides improvement ideas for Production.
• Supports quality objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensures workspace is orderly and clean at the end of each workday, meets 5S requirements.
• Follow ISO14001/9001, IATF/TS16949 processes, as required
• Everyone has the responsibility and right to stop production or shipment if they suspect product does not meet quality requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma

2 years’ experience in production assembly facility or applicable work environment.

Knowledge of:

• Manufacturing, assembly and kitting.
• Production Orders and Inventory.
• MS Outlook, Word and Excel (Basic)
• Work Instructions, Work orders and basic Quality documentation.

Ability to:

• Comprehend work instructions and related assembly documentation
• Solve problems related to one’s functional area
• Work in a Team environment and interact with other departments
• Provide a high degree of commitment, resilience and sense of responsibility
• Adhere work schedule, arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Work overtime as required by customer demands.
• Communicate professionally and effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in order to move, lift and carry tools, products and materials. Employee will be working in confined and tight spaces and must have the physical ability to have full working motion (above head, below feet, crouching, extending, etc.)

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Basic communication skills such as talking, seeing, and hearing are needed for frequent person-to-person contacts, and telephone usage .

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

Entry Level: Career Starters (0-3 years)

Job Location: MI, USA, Fenton, 15083 North Rd

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.