DENSO Production Associate

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Battle Creek, MI, USA
In-Office
20-26 Hourly
Entry level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Assemble automotive parts on a moving production line, operate machinery and electric air-drivers, conduct visual inspections, complete reports, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role requires prolonged standing, repetitive lifting and gripping, overtime availability, and comfort with loud or extreme-temperature environments. Associates may support continuous-improvement activities, train team members, troubleshoot production issues, and help meet customer delivery requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

DENSO Manufacturing, Inc. (DMMI) is looking for 2nd Shift Assembly Associates. Responsibilities include operating machinery, working on a moving production assembly line, following safety procedures and ensuring quality parts are delivered on time for our customers. Pay is $20.48 - $26.19 depending on shift, area and experience. 

Core Hours: 4:15pm - 12:45am


Primary Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

  • Assembly of automotive parts
  • Visual inspection
  • Operate an electric air-driver
  • Complete daily reports
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Run any and all aspects of the production line when necessary
  • Perform all work safely, following all safety procedures
  • Identify and resolve problems
  • Support Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities, train new team members, take all steps necessary to meet the customer's needs

Physical and Environmental Demands:

  • Repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds
  • Bending
  • Twisting
  • Repetitive gripping with hands
  • Standing for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours)
  • Ability to work overtime including weekend overtime
  • Comfortable working in an environment with extreme temperatures and loud noises

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Solid, recent manufacturing work history
  • Ability to pass a hands-on electric driver and dexterity assessment

Ideal Associate Must Possess:

  • Strong work ethic
  • Eye for safety and quality
  • Ability to take ownership over individual responsibilities
  • Drive to keep up with fast paced production requirements
  • Positive team orientation
  • Desire to accept constructive criticism and utilize feedback for future growth

Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment

Skills Required

  • Solid, recent manufacturing work history
  • Ability to pass a hands-on electric driver and dexterity assessment
  • Ability to pass the DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment
  • Ability to repeatedly lift up to 35 pounds
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of 8–12 hours
  • Ability to work overtime, including weekends
  • Ability to perform repetitive bending, twisting, and gripping
  • Ability to work in loud environments and extreme temperatures

DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.

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The Company
HQ: Kariya, Japan
18,627 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.

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