Assembler
About the Role
Assemblers perform a variety of tasks at Wabash that vary from location to location, including installing subassemblies, assembling component parts, operating rivet punchers, and installing decals.
Responsibilities
- Own and help improve performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery
- Keep the work area free of potential work hazards
- Measure, cut, and caulk materials
- Install rivets
- Operate heavy machinery
- Install truck bed flooring
- Follow decal templates and blueprints
- Install signs, reflectors, fenders, mud flaps, and other associated parts
- Perform additional work assigned by the supervisor or coordinator, which may require assisting in different departments
- Wear approved personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, and hearing protection
- Complete assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices
Tools & Equipment
Below is a list of potential tools and equipment you may work with, depending on your department and location. Wabash provides all necessary training.
- Hammers
- Wrenches
- Hoists
- Line carts
- Multi-Head Drills
- Tuggers
- Circular Saws
- Drills
- Impacts
- Rivet Guns
- Staplers
- Caulk Applicators
- Routers
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Basic reading, writing, and verbal skills
Experience and education are a plus but not required. Wabash provides training for all assembler positions, including orientation and several days of preparation for the production floor.
Benefits
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Working Conditions
The work environment may expose employees to:
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Moving mechanical parts and vibrations
- Extreme conditions, including loud noise and high temperatures
All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle, and operate tools or controls for the entirety of the shift
- Full range of motion in arms and hands
- Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees
- Frequently work in small spaces
- Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination
Behavioral Attributes
- Identifies the existence and cause of problems
- Takes initiative, persists at tasks, and pursues completion of objectives
- Communicates information knowledgeably and confidently
- Shares information to help others perform their jobs safely
- Copes successfully with unexpected events
- Develops plans to achieve objectives and identifies resources needed
- Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time
Leadership Attributes
- Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
- Seek to Listen: Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
- Always Learn: Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo.
- Be Authentic: Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
- Win Together: Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to succeed as one team and One Wabash.