Mercedes-Benz
Production Direct Hiring - Multiple Postings
8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy, Ladson, SC 29456-6701
On-site
First seen by offpeak October 14, 2026
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Responsibilities may include:
Machine feeding, set ups, operation of automated and robotic welding machines
Monitor and set up machinery for optimal performance
Sanding, grinding and deburring of metals
Work with hand, power, and pneumatic tools
Perform quality and visual inspection of final welds
Assemble and fabricate metal structure according to work specifications
Read and interpret diagrams and blueprints of the process
Efficiently and safely load machines with required parts and identify any issues that arise
Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.
1 year of manufacturing experience
Ability to stand, use hands, arms to finger, and reach for long periods of time
Ability to push, pull, squat or bend and turn repeatedly
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing over 35lbs
Successful completion of a drug screen, background check, and pre-placement medical exam
Ability to work overtime as required
Valid US work authorization
Be over the age of 18 years old
We offer Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation
Long and short-term disability
401(K) plus matching
Career Development
Employee Vehicle Program
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If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV Charleston”) is a Ladson, South Carolina–based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.
The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs.
Since 2006, Sprinter, eSprinter, and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.
https://mbvcharleston.com/