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.
WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPENINGS!
The Body in White (BIW) department has multiples openings for theses positions:
- Body Shop Operator 1
- Body Shop Operator 2
- Body Shop Operator 3
The position for each candidate will be based on skills, knowledge, experience, and business needs.
Body in White refers to the stage in automotive manufacturing where the frame of the van and the body are welded together. The Body is most of what you see when you look at the vehicle. Once robots have placed the parts into the framing station, the components are joined together through precision welding.
Essential Job Functions may include:
- Machine feeding, set ups, operation of automated and robotic welding machines
- Monitor and set up machinery for optimal performance
Sanding, grinding and deburring of metals
Work with hand, power, and pneumatic tools
Perform quality and visual inspection of final welds
Assemble and fabricate metal structure according to work specifications
- Read and interpret diagrams and blueprints of the process
- Efficiently and safely load machines with required parts and identify any issues that arise
- Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends
Body Shop Operator 1 - Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred
- 1+ years relevant manufacturing experience or Lean Manufacturing certificate preferred
- Must successfully pass assessment testing
- Prefer knowledge of welding, gluing, metal finish, ultrasonic weld inspection, weld destruct, hydraulic, pneumatic, metal processing or data processing
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions
- Willing to complete a drug screen, background check, and pre-placement medical exam
- Willing to work overtime
Body Shop Operator 2 – Additional to Body Shop Operator 1
- Required: 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR Relevant certificate and 1+ years of relevant experience
- Preferred: 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate and 2+ years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of welding, gluing, metal finish, ultrasonic weld inspection, weld destruct, hydraulic, pneumatic, metal processing or data processing
Body Shop Operator 3 – Additional to Body Shop Operator 2
- Required: 4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience
- Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2 years relevant experience
- History of strong problem solving and leadership skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of robotics (Kuka), PLC, welding, gluing, metal finish, ultrasonic weld inspection, weld destruct, hydraulic, pneumatic, metal processing or data processing
We offer Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
- Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation
- Long and short-term disability
- 401(K) plus matching
- Career development
- Employee Vehicle Program
We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now.
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mercedes Benz Vans can hand you the keys for an exciting career in the automotive manufacturing industry. The division of Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products. If you are interested in joining an outstanding company, we welcome you to apply.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) i s a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018, MBV officially opened its new plant, located next to existing operations in the North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1,300 jobs by the end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers.
More than 130,000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the second largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany.
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.
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