VW now hiring 200 workers in Chattanooga

In the biggest hiring effort at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant since 2012, the German automaker is adding 200 new production posts related to its $900 million expansion.

The slots are the first production jobs of the 2,000 new positions the company is creating in Chattanooga in connection with its upcoming sport utility vehicle, said Mario Duarte, a VW human resources manager.

“Hiring starts immediately and we expect to fill them within the next 10 weeks,” he said of the 200 jobs.

The new workers will be employed by a VW contractor, Aerotek, for at least the first six months, Duarte said. After that time period, they’re eligible to become VW employees, he said.

Mario Duarte, with VW Chattanooga’s staff, speaks to attendees during a conference about diversity in the workplace.