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.