Machine Operator; Form - B Shift

About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all‑wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, assembly, and other steps along a production line.

• Operating Machine or Equipment – Operate semi‑complex equipment and machines, prioritizing routine tasks to improve efficiency and adjusting multiple related variables to resolve production problems.
• Operations Management – Carry out operational tasks by following established processes, adjusting multiple settings or parameters to meet performance standards.
• Equipment Changeover – Carry out changeover of one or more equipment, following detailed instructions and working under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.
• Equipment Total Productive Maintenance – Conduct TPM checks and activities, following detailed instructions and working under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.
• Quality – Perform simple testing and quality assurance tasks.
• Health, Safety and Environment – Follow mandatory procedures and use of personal protective equipment where relevant to safeguard the environment and wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Operational Compliance – Follow procedures to ensure work meets required quality standards and adheres to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation – Organize own work schedule each day in line with changing priorities.
• Personal Capability Building – Support others by implementing improvements and carrying out simple change management tasks.

• Ingenious:
  Manages complexity – Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Collaborative:
  Builds relationships – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Principled:
  Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, consistently honors policies and procedures.
• Principled:
  Communicates effectively – Develops and delivers multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Driven:
  Prioritisation – Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
• Driven:
  Results driven – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances, and maintains productivity and a positive attitude.
• Driven:
  Action oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.

• Verbal Communication – Uses clear and effective verbal communication skills with guidance to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
• Health and Safety – Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance.
• Planning and Organising – Plans, organises, prioritises and oversees activities to efficiently meet business objectives with guidance.
• Policy and Procedures – Develops, monitors, interprets and understands policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational strategies.
• Equipment Utilisation – Optimises utilisation of production plant, equipment and materials, working without supervision and providing technical guidance when required.
• Action Planning – Develops appropriate plans or performs necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements with guidance.
• Masters Service Conversations – Navigates customer conversations by leveraging the four parts of a service conversation, typically working under close supervision.
• Navigates Field Service Interactions – Navigates customer interactions in a face‑to‑face setting, creating positive, defining moments, typically working under close supervision.

Upper Secondary School

Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months)

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Sanford, NC, United States
• Salary: $15 – $17