Overview

Purpose:
Under general supervision, uses build sheets to assemble components for build-to-sales order configurations and performs a wide variety of related mechanical assembly duties on prototype units.

Essential Job Functions:
Obtain work instructions from the Build Book program on the computer to assemble all required parts in preparation for beginning of scheduled assembly project

Follow engineering drawings, bills of materials and request parts from the Parts Department as required

Make changes in assembly process as required; document such changes and inform the production lead accordingly

Lay out truck details per engineering prints on a job-by-job basis

Perform final assembly of all units, including hoods, electric, lights, stickers to customers specifications

Connect hydraulic lines and fills such with oil in preparation for required testing

Prepare trucks for sub-frame assembly by disassembling, measuring, repositioning, and installing parts then re-assemble unit by following procedures

Test the assembled parts or products to ensure they are functioning properly and are of good quality

Train and mentor Mechanic Assembler I

Comply with workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices and procedures

Maintain tools and the work space in good condition

May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned

Requirements:
Physical Demands:
Perform repetitive work while moving around, under, and over equipment while on the production floor 95% of the time

Perform work outdoors in all weather 5% of the time

Education/Skills/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent, required

Formal training beyond high school (certification or associate’s degree in auto repair), preferred

Minimum 5 years of mechanical experience

Welding experience/certification strongly preferred

Previous experience with heavy mechanical equipment, preferred

Familiarity with and understanding of hydraulic, electrical, gas and diesel systems

Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Ability to read blue prints, hydraulic and electrical schematics

Familiarity with computers to look up work instructions, track labor and other tasks as needed