Job Description

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:

• Perform Alignments and GIGs in Final Assembly
• 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.                        
• 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 parts, installing parts and re-assemble unit by following procedures.
• Test the assembled parts or products to ensure they are functioning properly and are of good quality.
• Comply with workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintain tools and the workspace 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 degree in auto repair), preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical experience
• 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 blueprints, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with computers to look up work instructions, track labor and other tasks as needed.