Final Assembly Operator - 2nd Shift

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Permanent Full Time Gastonia, NC, US

Stabilus is a global leader in the production of gas springs and dampers on five continents. Our products can be used in a wide variety of industries, such as the automotive and office chair manufacturing industries, furniture technology, solar industry, medical technology, and many other industrial applications. This position will be located in our U.S. Headquarters in Gastonia, NC.

The Stabilus Final Assembly Operator Performs several functions in Final Assembly resulting in the packaging and palletizing of a finished product in accordance with specifications.

Currently, we have an opening on our 2nd Shift which runs Monday - Friday from 3:00 p.m.

- 11:00 p.m. There is a $2.hour shift premium for working on the 2nd Shift.

• Operates positions as requested by supervision or lead operator.
• Operates manual pressure check equipment.
• Installs end brackets.
• Packs units as specified.

• Inspects all springs for total overall quality appearance.
• Touches up all paint nicks.
• Operates powered industrial truck (pallet jack).
• May operate final quality test equipment, records findings.
• Maintains machines and work area in proper order.
• Cleans area daily prior to end of shift.
• Observes plant safety rules.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably quality, warehouse or production assembly.
• Work experience of three months will provide needed time to become proficient in this job role.

Requires ability to operate all equipment within the Final Assembly department. Must be familiar with the entire product line and with all related end fitting hardware and attachment procedures. Must be familiar with company quality standards and be skilled in the use of related quality test equipment. Must be skilled in the use of basic hand tools.

• Must be able to communicate effectively.

• Must have good reasoning ability.

• Basic mathematical skills a must.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of associates including management.

• Performs operations with recognized procedural methods. Most tasks are routine in nature.

• Performs operations where inferior quality is detectable with minimal loss of material.
• Packing operation has opportunity to detect but also has opportunity to miss certain quality problems which could result in some loss of goodwill.
• No access to confidential data.

• Good working conditions. No exposure to elements to the point of being disagreeable. Normal assembly work environment.
• Light physical effort required, continuously lifts and moves material of negligible weight. Frequent lifting, reaching, and bending required. Moderate to heavy lifting in packing process.