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Assembly Operator

GKN Automotive and Careers
Bowling Green, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

About The Opportunity

To work in a team environment to assemble automotive components, evaluates differentials and clutch type parts to meet quality standards of the customer and delivery schedules. GKN offers a climate-controlled environment, tuition reimbursement programs, and benefits within 30 days.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all Plant and cell/line safety and environmental policies and procedures and be able to recognize potential safety hazards.
Possess full knowledge of all equipment within the cell/line.
Operate all equipment within the cell/line at standard operating rates with minimum downtime.
Demonstrate full knowledge of autonomous maintenance, Safety Alerts, Quality Alerts and change management procedures related to the cell/line.
Demonstrate correct gaging techniques and perform all quality verification within the cell/line to the required standard.
Demonstrate the ability to run masters and/or red rabbits.
Demonstrate the ability to reset errors.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

Good motor skills, hand dexterity, ability to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel and move/push 40 lbs and good or corrected vision and hearing.

High School Diploma or GED

Prefer manufacturing or assembly experience (minimum 3 months).

About GKN Automotive:

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

What do we offer?

Compensation: Competitive Pay and possible pay increase after 90 days of employment

Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
  • Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
  • Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: careers@gknautomotive.com


GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.

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