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U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required.\nProduction Operator I\nGENERAL SUMMARY: Under close supervision performs routine and repetitive production activities where work is of a machine loading and tending nature such as assembling and post-processing of inflators.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities:\nTransfers, stocks, loads/unloads materials for the production lines. These materials may vary by business team: diffusers, holders, retainers, initiators, O-rings, end caps, sleeves, canisters, filters, tubes, disks, foil seals, springs, support barrels, shorting clips, labels and generant.•Operates machinery and equipment where operations allow minor operator latitude as to method of production or process.\nMay check, correct or perform rework of inflators.\nPerforms quality procedures/audits including dimensional checks as required; performs visual\ninspection of completed inflators and other parts.\nPerforms traceability activities to ensure accurate tracking of product/materials.\nParticipates in general housekeeping (5S) duties in the work area.\nCompletes end-of-shift and other required paperwork required for documentation processes.\nPerforms general preventative maintenance tasks on area equipment.\nRotates through various stations in the area.\nConducts on-the-job training for newly hired and/or transferred employees.\nMay cross-train into other production areas to provide support to those areas.•Informs appropriate personnel of materials and equipment problems.•Participates in meetings to resolve production issues, and interfaces with other shifts and support groups as needed.\nJOB SPECIFICATIONS:\nAbility:\nKnowledge of manufacturing, rework and preventative maintenance instructions.\nEducation:\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nExperience:\nEntry-level position. No experience required.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to push, pull or lift 40 lbs regularly and perform continuous, active, physical effort. Prolonged period(s) of standing is required. Work may require the use of specialized safety equipment.\nWhy ZF LIFETEC?\nInnovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.\nDynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.\nCulture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.\nGrowth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.\nDiversity & Inclusion\nAt ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.\nContact\nLumwaya Shamabanse\n+1 480 944 7610\nDIVERSITY COMMITMENT:\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.\nWith four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. 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