Production Mechanic

About the role

Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are "Invented for Life." The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. We Drive. to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products. Over the past five years we have contributed over 1 million USD to Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental organizations in the Lowcountry through the Bosch Community Fund. Additionally, Bosch Charleston works closely with our partners to support these initiatives through volunteerism.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, process and repair or replace defective parts, such as gears, clutches, bushings, shafts, bearings, solenoids, valves, pumps, and direction controls as required.
• Maintains proper setup and ensures quality production by monitoring operations, reducing scrap and rework rates, auditing parts, and performing necessary adjustments.
• Analyzes equipment/machine problems, performs repairs, or initiates corrective actions if beyond scope of experience.
• Demonstrates self-initiative, promotes associates’ suggestions, and utilizes CIP concepts to improve quality and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Instructs associates in the proper use and care of machines, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Optimizes processes and reduces setup time and general downtimes via CIP activities and properly escalates as required.
• Controls parts flow and monitors production quantities.
• Fulfills safety and environmental policies, keeping work areas clean and orderly.
• Actively seeks additional opportunities to gain knowledge or cross-train.
• Maintains an organized workspace.
• Repairs or replaces defective machine components, such as solenoids, valves, and cylinders.
• Performs line and machine changeovers.
• Achieves expected production quantities to ensure customer goals are obtained.
• Completes assigned technical training to support personal growth and development.
• Collaborates with Operators, Manufacturing Technicians, Engineers, and area staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience in manufacturing assembly or machining.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, print-reading and mechanics.
• Demonstrated mechanical proficiency, leadership ability, and teamwork.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with supervision and other personnel.
• Ability to function in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated self-initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel).
• Willingness to work on alternate shifts and adapt to changes.
• At least 18 years old.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate for this position is $30.53 - $34.18 based on experience and shift.
• Competitive Time Away from Work Policy:
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
• Personal Days (PAA): 5 days
• Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks
• Industry Best Retirement Benefit: 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
• Additional 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay
• Retirement Savings Match: Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
• Onsite Starbucks Cafe
• Onsite Bosch Store (Employee Discount)

Schedule

Alternate shifts may be required.

Pay

Starting hourly rate for this position is $30.53 - $34.18 based on experience and shift.

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience in manufacturing assembly or machining.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, print-reading and mechanics.
• Self-initiative and team-oriented.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to function in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel).
• Willingness to work on alternate shifts and adapt to changes.
• At least 18 years old.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate for this position is $30.53 - $34.18 based on experience and shift.
• Competitive Time Away from Work Policy:
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
• Personal Days (PAA): 5 days
• Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks
• Industry Best Retirement Benefit: 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
• Additional 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay
• Retirement Savings Match: Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
• Onsite Starbucks Cafe
• Onsite Bosch Store (Employee Discount)