Skilled Assembly Technician

Skilled Assembly Technician | Fleet Vehicles & Services | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Must be able to follow
instructions (both verbal & written), fluent in advanced print reading with
limited information, work individually and in a team setting.
* Must be able to work independently with little or no direct
supervision.
* Troubleshoot and Repair assigned work.
* Update work order information in Aurora.
* Communicate effectively both verbally and written.
* Perform as a team member which requires the ability to
learn, perform and rotate to other workstations.
* Perform job duties within acceptable quality, quantity,
performance, and safety standards Assembly or installation of various truck
body parts
* Mechanically inclined and skilled with
hand, air, and power tools
* Must be detail oriented and very
meticulous about your work
* Obtain supplies and parts required to do
the job
* Assist other employees when assembly
work is not required
* Clean department and maintain neatness
in the surrounding work areas
* Assist the team in 5S advancements
* Assist in the implementation of Lean
Principles
*
2-3 years proven work experience as an Auto Electrician
* Formal schooling and training on automotive electrical systems and
electronics preferred
* auto electrical qualification certificate preferred
* Excellent attendance
* Positive attitude
* Strong and consistent attention to detail
* Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
* Team oriented
* Basic computer skills are required
* Experience using schematics, electrical diagnostic equipment, and applicable
computer equipment
* Knowledge of basic automotive wiring theory and application
* Cab electrical experience preferred
*
Diagnose and solve complex electrical problems
*
Installing new vehicle wiring systems
* Install missing components as needed
* Perform basic electrical troubleshooting
* Eliminate any potential defects based on write-ups and self-inspection
* Assist with major reworks and projects
* Document and report electrical defects to Quality
* Lead resolution of electrical defects and reworks
* Interact with Electrical Engineering on current manufacturing issues
* Maintain electrical documentation for shop floor applications
* Perform function tests
* Lead quality, cost, and productivity improvement efforts
* Support manufacturing and OEM service
* Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned
area
* Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings,
blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
* Perform rework, as needed
* Self-check work and inspect prior processes
* Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
* Meet production goals
* Maintain a clean and safe work area
* Initiate process improvements
* Ability to work in confined spaces
* Accumulate tools and equipment
required to perform assigned tasks
* Stand or crouch in position for long periods
* Work in confined spaces
* Work overtime on short notice
* Learn and rotate within all assembly areas
* Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if
needed)
* Develop a working knowledge of
company's systems (example: AS/400)
* Train coworkers

What you need to be successful:

QUALIFICATIONS

* HS Diploma or
GED
* Must be mechanically inclined and skilled with hand, air, and power tools.
* Must perform work proficiently and be detail oriented.
* Understand and uphold Quality Assurance standards.
* Must be flexible to work any work cell.
* Must have strong computer skills using MS Office, knowledge of Aurora is a
plus.
* A minimum of 12 months manufacturing experience preferably in an Automotive,
RV, or Boat industry
* Valid
driver's license
* Good
attendance
* Ability to use
ladders, enter and exit trucks, reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, working
below knees or above shoulders and lifting as much as 50lbs
* Ability to use air
and electric powered tools such as drills, hammer drills, torque wrenches
(powered and unpowered), air tools (such as rivet guns, air drills, air
hammers) and huck guns
* Ability to read and
understand work orders, directions, charts, forms, and safety regulations
* Ability to correctly
use and read various gauges
* Ability to work well
with other employees in a team environment
* Ability to read a
tape measure to a (1/16) of an inch
* Use of power tools
* Must pass a
pre-employment drug screen
* 2-3 years proven work experience as an
Auto Electrician
* Formal schooling and training on
automotive electrical systems and electronics preferred
* auto electrical qualification
certificate preferred
* Excellent attendance
* Positive attitude
* Strong and consistent attention to detail
* Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
* Team oriented
* Basic computer skills are required
* Experience using schematics, electrical diagnostic equipment, and applicable
computer equipment
* Knowledge of basic automotive wiring theory and application
* Cab electrical experience preferred

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.