Cell Operator

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body‑in‑white, crash management systems, chassis applications and cross‑car beams. With 11,000 employees we are active all over the globe.

• Work safely, following safety work instructions.
• Follow work instructions as outlined in the Standard Operation Sheet (SOS), Job Element Sheet (JES), and/or packing instructions for all assigned operations.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform light, routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Fill out all necessary paperwork associated with the job, including but not limited to: start‑up checklist, pre‑shift inspection sheet, labor tickets, scrap records, downtime tracking sheets, quality assurance checks, and product identification tags.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Travel, including overnight travel, as required from time to time.
• Work overtime before and/or after normal shifts and/or on weekends as assigned.
• Be present at work, ready to work at the assigned time for every scheduled or voluntarily accepted work day.
• Contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment by applying the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support).
• Comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• LANGUAGE: Ability to read and demonstrate understanding of documents such as safety rules, work instructions, maintenance instructions, employee handbook, policies, and procedures.
• MATHEMATICS: Ability to apply basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to round numbers and to calculate averages.
• REASONING/JUDGMENT: Ability to apply common sense understanding and sound judgment to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must be able to interact effectively with employees at all levels in a team environment.
• PHYSICAL ABILITY:
  • Ability to use hands to grip, finger, handle and/or feel parts.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, gloves, protective sleeves, safety glasses with side shields, and steel‑toed shoes.
  • Ability to use hands, arms and wrists to work continuously throughout shift.
  • Ability to use tools which vibrate, such as grinders, drills, sanders, etc., continuously throughout shift.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and write.
  • Ability to repeatedly lift, reach, push, pull, carry, bend, twist, and stoop with parts, boxes, or other objects weighing up to 40 pounds within allotted times.
  • Ability to use close vision, depth perception and adjust focus to visually inspect part quality to standards.
  • Ability to work overtime for shifts of up to 12 hours per day, seven days per week.
  • Ability to work in hot or cold environments.
  • Ability to work in loud environments requiring hearing protection.

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with a company match