Your Responsibilities
This hands on role operates in the Bilstein Technical Center (BTC) of our Poway facility. This is a light industrial assembly role that works on multiple product lines. In this role you will:
- Clean and prepare parts and sub-assemblies for assembly of shocks.
- Assemble shocks as directed according to approved drawings or other visual aids.
- Assemble accessory kits and assemble small parts for inventory.
- Operate hand tools to include drilling to hone tubes.
- Perform visual and mechanical inspection of parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for defects and other quality issues.
- Brings quality issues to the attention of lead and/or supervisor for further direction.
- Operate machine equipment such as lathe, end mill, and other metal cutting devices.
- Assemble shock absorbers on gas/oil fill machine and test on dynamometer.
- Assist in collecting and recording data for analyzing valving, performance, fitment and part failure
- Maintains tools and equipment in good working order.
Your Profile
The individuals who thrive in this role enjoy hands on, fast-paced work, and like the challenge of putting things together. We have individuals who come from assembly backgrounds as well as automotive background working in our BTC department but one thing's for sure...once you've been with us for a few months you'll find your passion for all things automotive.
For this role you should have:
- A basic knowledge of hand tools and machine operation
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and other written instructions
- Basic computer skills to understand and navigate the utilization of company software programs such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft
- Three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certificate from technical or vocational school is a plus
- Experience as an automotive tech is a plus
Your benefits with us
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off + paid shutdown during the winter holidays
- Company-Paid Short-term Disability
- Employee-Paid Long-term Disability
- Annual credit to company store
- Discount employee shocks
- Frequent employee events
This is us – your new employer
Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports.
We value diversity
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.