Now Hiring: Schaeffler Group USA Is Expanding (Again!) in Wooster, Ohio

WOOSTER, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than a year after unveiling a 60 million USD expansion of its Wooster, Ohio, manufacturing operations, global industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler is once again growing in Northeast Ohio. The Herzogenaurach, Germany-based technology company will be adding almost 21,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space to its Wooster production facility, with the expansion dedicated to a variety of machining and final assembly operations for automotive powertrain components. In addition to serving as the company's global center of competence for its torque converter product line, the Wooster site is the leading facility for the development and production of Schaeffler's E-Mobility solutions in the United States.

Over 40 Years of Growth and Innovation in Wooster

Schaeffler's manufacturing success story in Wooster began with just six employees assembling clutches for the Plymouth Horizon/Dodge Omni compact cars in 1977. A mere three years later, the company began its pioneering efforts to develop the most capable workforce in the Buckeye State by inaugurating its Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program in Wooster. Today, Schaeffler's apprenticeship program in Wooster is the largest of its kind in Ohio. This remarkable pace of growth is also reflected in the size and scope of the facility itself: Since 1977, Schaeffler has expanded the Wooster manufacturing campus 20 times, growing from 27,000 sq. ft. to over 800,000 sq. ft. What began as a team of six hardworking clutch assemblers has evolved into a peerless team of approximately 2,000 highly skilled employees driven by the electrification of the automotive powertrain and a dedication to help shape the future of mobility.

Open House/Career Fair on Oct. 20, 2018

With the increase in manufacturing capacity and high-tech production equipment in Wooster, Schaeffler is looking to hire 300 motivated and capable employees by the end of this year to help produce the world-class quality products for which the industrial and automotive supplier is renowned throughout the world. To that end, Schaeffler will be hosting an Open House/Career Fair from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2018, at its location on 3401 Old Airport Road in Wooster, Ohio. In addition to offering highly competitive wages, Schaeffler provides successful applicants with a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; tuition reimbursement; and paid vacation and holidays.

Schaeffler is currently seeking to fill the following positions on three shifts, including weekends:

• Apprentices
• Assemblers
• CNC Operators
• Engineers
• Machine Operators
• Material Handlers
• Tool Machinists
• Tool Makers

Candidates are invited to apply online at www.schaeffler.us/careers.

Welcoming Schaeffler's Workforce of Tomorrow to Manufacturing Day 2018

Along with placing a dynamic focus on hiring new associates who can add value to the company's manufacturing operations right now, Schaeffler is also looking to attract the next generation of America's manufacturing talent. As part of its Manufacturing Day celebration on Oct. 5, the Wooster facility hosted over 130 students from area high schools and local community colleges to educate and inform them about the opportunities and rewards offered by choosing a career in manufacturing at Schaeffler.

"By being inside our facility," said Schaeffler Group Training Leader Carrie McKelvey, "the students got a firsthand look at how we design and patent our ideas as well as how we use cutting-edge technology to make our products. They saw the passion in our employees, along with lots of "cool" robots, CNC machines and brand-new automated manufacturing lines. We hope they will remember Schaeffler as a place they want to work!"  Manufacturing careers offer unlimited potential, and the visiting students learned they can start their career after completing their junior year in high school or immediately following graduation.  

Committed to Continuing Education through Apprenticeships & Employee Scholarships

As a family company, the Schaeffler Group is committed to the continued education of its employees, because the key to Schaeffler's manufacturing success is a well-trained workforce. To that end, Schaeffler has offered apprenticeship programs to its employees in Wooster for 38 years. In addition, Schaeffler recently announced an expanded partnership with the University of Akron that gives eligible full-time Schaeffler employees scholarships equivalent to as much as 25 percent of their tuition at UA – which comes on top of the company's current tuition reimbursement program.

To learn more about job opportunities and apprenticeship programs with Schaeffler, visit the company's careers page online.

About Schaeffler
The Schaeffler Group is a global automotive and industrial supplier. Premium quality, outstanding technology, and exceptionally innovative spirit form the basis for the continued success of the company. By delivering high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission and chassis applications, as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications, the Schaeffler Group is already shaping "Mobility for tomorrow" to a significant degree. The technology company generated sales of approximately EUR 14 billion in 2017. With more than 92,000 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world's largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies.

SOURCE Schaeffler