Production Assoc.

Job Description

This is what you’ve been looking for – Come work for one of the most renowned performance parts manufacturers in motorsports. It’s a dream job for anyone who wants to be on a winning team that always stays one step ahead of the competition. Surround yourself with supercars like the Lamborghini Huracan, Nissan GTR, and Audi R8 as an AMS Production Associate, in a position as fast paced as the vehicles we build.

We are a rapidly growing medium size business with a small family-owned feel, operating in the western suburbs of Chicago, and are looking for talented people to join our team. At AMS we specialize in automotive aftermarket performance parts and packages for turbocharged vehicles, with our goal being to provide the highest quality, best performing products available by utilizing extensive research and development paired with rigorous testing programs. We will never compromise the quality or performance of our products and will only provide the finest customer service by offering advice and parts that are in the best interest of the customer. If you love the world of motorsports, it does not get any better than this!

At AMS Performance, we take pride in engineering and manufacturing the highest quality performance products in the aftermarket automotive industry. As a Production Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards before they reach our customers. Your attention to detail, efficiency, and ability to work within a team will directly contribute to our success.

The ideal candidate for this role is organized, detail-oriented, and has a strong sense of accountability. You should have a passion for cars, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to excellence in every product you assemble. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, packaging, and inspecting products to ensure they meet AMS Performance’s strict quality standards. Working as a member of our Production Team, you will help maintain efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in every aspect of the production process.

As a Production Associate, your work goes beyond just assembling products. You will be an integral part of a team that delivers industry-leading performance parts to car enthusiasts and racers worldwide. By maintaining a high standard of quality and efficiency, you will help AMS Performance continue to set the benchmark in the automotive aftermarket industry.

• Building and Assembling Products
  
  
  
  • Receive items and build assembly ticket from Inventory Clerk
  
  
  • Check to make sure all items are included, and counts are accurate
  
  
  • Assemble, pack, seal, and labels products
  
  
  • Bring finished product to Inventory Clerk
  
  
  • Confers and corresponds with manager to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications
  
  
  • Performs inventory of equipment, raw material and fluids required for assembly
  
  
  • Responsible for suggesting methods to improve area operations, processes, efficiency and service
  
  
  • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement
  
  
  • Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required
  
  
  • Assist with annual inventory count, one weekend per year
  
  
  
  


• Quality Control
  
  
  
  • Assist with inspecting inventory upon receiving shipments
  
  
  • Measure dimensions on a random sample of each production batch to ensure components conform to our standards
  
  
  
  

Organizing: Can handle multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources effectively, arranges information in a useful manner.
Time Management: Values time and gets more done in less time than others. Uses time efficiently and effectively.
Priority Setting: Spends time on what is important, eliminates roadblocks.

• Multi-tasking, prioritization, organization


• Detail oriented. We produce the highest quality products in the aftermarket performance parts industry and require a high attention to detail from our team members.


• Ability to work with multiple teams and their requirements related to inventory


• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Demonstrated interest in cars & racing

• Compensation varies based on experience


• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Disability insurance


• Employee discount


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Parental leave


• New hire referral program