Entry Level Structural Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

Assembly Operator

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Inspects components and assemblies visually for quality defects including scrap marks, rust, burrs, lamination, etc.
• Inspects parts for quality defects.
• Measures part to ensure they meet specifications.
• Performs first piece inspection of set-up parts as required by Quality Inspection Instructions and/or as directed by supervisor.

This full-time, hourly role is a part of our Assembly Department team and reports to the Assembly Supervisor.

Required experience:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to complete visual quality inspections
• Ability to operate production line equipment including a weld tool and rivet gun
• Ability to work as a team member
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Autokiniton Bardstown in Bardstown, KY, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Small, friendly community
• Voted “Most Beautiful Small Town in America”
• Autokiniton Bardstown was voted the 2022 Best Manufacturing Facility in Nelson County

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.