Body Shop Operator - Door Adjuster

Mercedes-Benz Group•Charleston, SC

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future today. 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. FIRST SHIFT Responsibilities: Inspect and verify spot welded joints of entire vehicle body as defined by quality standards Inspect and verify stud presence, location, and torque welded to the vehicle body as defined by quality standards Inspect and verify MIG/MAG welds of the entire body as defined by quality standards Inspect and verify sealer/adhesive of the entire body as defined by quality standards Inspect and verify laser welds/laser brazing of the entire body as defined by quality standards Responsible for the control of the ultrasonic device and the test mode Conduct special audits without inspection plan specification Use the ultrasonic tester to analyze spot-welded joints in reference to the inspection plan Provide expert input to establish and modify testing plans. Act as a consultant while working with other departments to establish ultrasonic test parameters (e.g. locations, quantity of points, and amplitude) Document, communicate and troubleshoot unsatisfactory ultrasonic tests with the appropriate department; decide if a physical inspection (with peel and/or chisel) is necessary Communicate any daily information and any other relevant events during change of shift Assist in the organization of teamwork Participate in Continuous Improvement Program

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of relevant automotive production experience
-or-
Associate's Degree in a technical trade (NDT, material sciences, welding technology, industrial technology, etc.) and 2 years relevant automotive production experience
Extensive experience with non-destructive structural testing
Knowledge of sheet metal processing and data processing

Nice To Haves

Certified Radiographic Interpreter preferred
Certified Welding Inspector preferred
Previous spot-welding experience preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect and verify spot welded joints of entire vehicle body as defined by quality standards
Inspect and verify stud presence, location, and torque welded to the vehicle body as defined by quality standards
Inspect and verify MIG/MAG welds of the entire body as defined by quality standards
Inspect and verify sealer/adhesive of the entire body as defined by quality standards
Inspect and verify laser welds/laser brazing of the entire body as defined by quality standards
Responsible for the control of the ultrasonic device and the test mode
Conduct special audits without inspection plan specification
Use the ultrasonic tester to analyze spot-welded joints in reference to the inspection plan
Provide expert input to establish and modify testing plans. Act as a consultant while working with other departments to establish ultrasonic test parameters (e.g. locations, quantity of points, and amplitude)
Document, communicate and troubleshoot unsatisfactory ultrasonic tests with the appropriate department; decide if a physical inspection (with peel and/or chisel) is necessary
Communicate any daily information and any other relevant events during change of shift
Assist in the organization of teamwork
Participate in Continuous Improvement Program