Production Technician

Position

Production Technician

Location

Arden, NC    

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!  

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

This position is the hands-on specialist in the molding, machining, or assembly departments.

Key responsibilities

• Operates equipment.
• Must set process parameters on computer, complete tooling set-ups on machines, program machines as necessary, perform packaging and material handling duties for production line. 
• Responsible for all quality checks, entering SPC information into system and properly reacting to this information. 
• Performs preventive maintenance of own tooling.
• Works with production control for work scheduling.
• Must be able to access other shop floor departments as required.
• Tracks and is responsible for departmental scrap.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Completion of high school or equivalent. 
• 1 year industrial work experience utilizing computer-controlled equipment. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Proficient in personal computers
• Proficient in relevant programming
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Experience running computer-controlled equipment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Forklift operation.
• Gaging and SPC experience. 
• Attendance on the job is essential.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Skills

• Preventive maintenance skills
• Team oriented and problem-solving skills
• Prior departmental experience

What we believe

• Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity