DENSO Manufacturing Athens, TN is hiring for production and logistics positions. If you are able to work at a fast-paced environment and have prior manufacturing experience, then we welcome your application. We offer a stimulating and challenging work environment that builds on the strengths of multiple cultures.
Why Choose DENSO?
Wage starting at $19.86/hr. (plus shift premium)
- $1/hr. Shift Premium paid for working evenings and night
- Overtime after 40 hours weekly
- Benefits available first day of the month following 30 days from your date of hire
- Stable and secure employment
- Annual safety shoe subsidy
- Referral bonus program
- Tuition cost and training cost reimbursement for qualified academic and professional upgrading
- Uniforms provided
- Social Committee activities and Associate recognition initiatives
DENSO Manufacturing Athens, TN Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
DENSO is one of the largest global automotive suppliers of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. From automated driving to hybrid and electric vehicle components, we’re crafting the core technologies of modern mobility. We draw on the strengths of individual inventors who are joining together to become an unstoppable force for global good. With our North American headquarters located in Michigan, DENSO employs more than 23,000 people at 28 consolidated subsidiaries and 4 affiliates across the North American region. Worldwide, the company has more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 35 countries and regions and employs more than 165,000 people. Consolidated global sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, totaled US $48 billion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains supply of components for automated equipment.
- Operates automated equipment to produce finished product.
- Performs routine visual inspection on product.
- Utilizes measuring devices to check quality of product.
- Performs troubleshooting and basic maintenance on equipment.
- Completes various production reports daily.
- May be assigned different workstations or rotate between stations to reduce fatigue.
- Takes action as required by policy, procedure and training in response to audible or visual alerts.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment in line with company policies
- Confers with other associates and the chain of command as necessary to identify and resolve problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned by chain of command.
- Maintains pace and cycle times throughout shift
- Maintains speed during walking distances between machines or areas
- Able to use fine motor skills to assemble parts small and large
- May be required to lift, reach and pull items up to 33 pounds.
- May be required to cumulatively walk long distances throughout day
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Stable work history
- Ability to work daily and / or weekend overtime
- Ability to perform at fast cycle times while maintaining safety and quality
- Ability to walk long distances throughout shift
- Ability to use fine motor skills
- Ability to lift, reach and pull items up to 33 pounds
- Ability to stand in a location for duration of shift
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job you may be asked to stand for the duration of the shift, walk for the duration of the shift, lift or carry component parts weighing up to 33 pounds, use hands to handle or feel parts, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, use both verbal and written communication and use near, depth, peripheral, color and distance vision.
Skills Required
- Prior manufacturing experience
- Stable work history
- Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime
- Ability to perform at fast cycle times while maintaining safety and quality
- Ability to walk long distances throughout shift
- Ability to use fine motor skills
- Ability to lift, reach and pull items up to 33 pounds
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
DENSO Insights
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.
