A Production Operator
for Webasto Roof Systems supporting BMW (operating on-site or just-in-sequence near the Greer/Greenville plant) is responsible for assembling, inspecting, and sequencing panoramic sunroof and roof modules before they are installed onto the vehicle line.
Because Webasto operates as a Tier-1 Just-in-Time (JIT) / Just-in-Sequence (JIS) supplier, work is fast-paced and directly tied to BMW's build schedule.
Core Assembly & Mechanical Work
- Mechanical Sub-Assembly: Assemble sunroof cassettes, roller blinds/sunshades, drainage channels, mounting brackets, drive cables, and electric drive motors using torque-controlled screwdrivers and pneumatic tools.
- Sealing & Priming: Apply weatherstripping, specialized seals, and urethane primers or adhesives along glass and frame edges.
- Electrical Routing: Clip and secure wiring harnesses and connect sensors/actuators to ensure power and switch signals integrate smoothly with BMW's CAN bus network.
- Cycle & Function Testing: Place assembled roofs into automated test fixtures to cycle glass open/tilt/close motions, verify limit switches, and check motor amp draw for binding or noise.
- Gap & Flushness Verification: Check that glass panels seat flush within tight automotive tolerances using feeler gauges, calipers, or optical laser gauges.
- Leak & Cosmetic Inspection: Verify continuous seal placement to prevent water intrusion and inspect panoramic glass for scratches, delamination, or debris.
- JIS Rack Loading: Load finished roof modules into specialized sequence racks or automated delivery carts, ensuring units precisely match the broadcast schedule of BMW's assembly line (VIN-to-VIN matching).
- Material Management: Keep track of sub-components, scan barcodes into the production system (MES), and escalate part defects or non-conformities before delivery.
- Physical Requirements: Standing for 8- to 12-hour shifts, repetitive lifting (often 30–50 lbs assisted by overhead zero-gravity lifters/manipulators), and high-reach handling.
- Standards: Strict adherence to Standard Process Instructions (SPIs), 5S workplace organization, and zero-defect automotive escalation protocols.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
