Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC - Vehicle Repair Technician

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Vehicle Repair Technician

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The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

The Body in White (BIW) department currently hiring for two positions:

Job Overview: The Line Keeper has the knowledge about all equipment and processes in their area to ensure the daily production requirements at MBV are met. You will be responsible for the output in amount and quality in that area. You will also make improvements and partner with engineering to maintain processes and equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on vans. Responsible for removing, installing, diagnosing, repairing, disassembling and assembling parts, components and engines

• Assemble all units according to drawings, sketches, or written directions. Must perform the assembly of the following systems according to the functional plan:

  • Mechanical and chassis components

  • Hydraulic system installation

  • Electrical system installation

• Carry out functional tests, and ensure the assembly meets quality parameters

• Analyze technical and procedure problems. Make proposals to support the design, development, and planning in achieving the implementation of optimization

• Perform failure analysis and repair of complete vehicles

• Collect and prepare core data relating to productivity, capacity, and deficiency. Record deviations, propose remedial measures, and participate in their implementation

• Carry out training measures

• Participate in Continuous Improvement Program

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• 3+ years relevant experience preferred

• ASE certifications OR equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

• All rework technician team members are required to maintain the qualifications set out in the reworker program, including the ASE certifications

If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018, MBV officially opened its new plant, located next to existing operations in the North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1,300 jobs by the end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers.

More than 120,000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the second largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.  

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