Position Summary
We are hiring Bilingual Industrial Workers to join our production team. In this role you will perform hands-on manufacturing work on the floor while also serving as a communication bridge between team members, team leaders, supervisors, and visiting customer or engineering staff. This is a production position first — bilingual ability is an added skill we value and compensate for.
What You'll Do
Operate production equipment (press, injection molding, welding cell, assembly station, or similar) according to standardized work instructions
Perform in-process quality checks, visual inspections, and gauge measurements; document results and flag non-conforming parts
Load and unload parts, stage materials, and keep the line supplied to meet takt time
Pull the andon and escalate abnormalities immediately — safety, quality, or downtime
Interpret and relay verbal and written information between English and [Spanish/Korean]-speaking team members, including safety talks, shift handoffs, standardized work, and training
Assist with translating or reviewing floor-level documents such as work instructions, visual aids, and safety postings
Support 5S, kaizen, and continuous improvement activities in your work area
Follow all safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, and IATF 16949 quality requirements
Complete production paperwork, kanban cards, and shift documentation accurately
What You Need
High school diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience)
Fluency in English plus at least one additional language — Spanish or Korean strongly preferred
Ability to read, write, and communicate work-related information in both languages
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and shift rotation as production requires
Ability to stand for a full shift, lift up to [50] lbs, and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and twisting in a plant environment with varying temperatures and noise
Reliable attendance — our lines don't run without a full crew
Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice to Have
Prior experience in automotive, manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial work
Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts (5S, kaizen, poka-yoke, JIT, kanban)
Experience reading blueprints, work instructions, or using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, go/no-go gauges)
Forklift certification
Prior experience interpreting or translating in a workplace setting
Pay: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour