Finaler, Marathon Equipment

About the Role

This Finaler position is primarily responsible for installing components onto products in the final department at Environmental Solutions Group – Marathon Equipment in Vernon, AL. The role reports to the Production Supervisor within the Operations department on the 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check priority list from Final/Dock Supervisor for daily product assembly.
• Locate and compile parts necessary for compactor assemblies, including manually transporting parts up to 40 pounds and performing repetitive overhead work.
• Assemble panel boxes for compactor products, including installing relays, timers, starters, transformers, conduits, and electrical wiring in fittings.
• Install power packs, panel boxes, and hydraulic cylinders onto compactor products, including assembling electrical wiring and fittings.
• Assemble wires for motors, solenoids, pressure, and limit switches for compactors.
• Operate welding equipment to attach braces, stands, and actuators onto compactors.
• Visually inspect welds and cutting of components for quality.
• Prepare daily production tally sheets and submit to Final/Dock Supervisor.
• Observe all safety regulations and report unsafe working conditions.
• Check KanBan cards and parts daily; notify lead person or supervisor to ensure timely ordering of parts.
• Use a hand-held programmer to program PLCs for use in Final.
• Apply working knowledge of PLCs and new design boards/computers.
• Use computer knowledge to look up prints and schematics on the AS-400 system.
• Maintain regular attendance and accept overtime assignments as required.
• Assist with Cleaner’s duties as necessary.
• Serve as backup for Power Pack Assembler, demonstrating thorough knowledge of the role.
• Drive company vehicles to field service locations and vendor sites to pick up parts.
• Operate forklifts for transporting parts to and from the Final Department.
• Cut and crimp hydraulic hoses for compactors.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment, and tools.
• Willingness to be trained on the assembly process and assist in running the department in the absence of the Lead or Supervisor.
• Perform other various duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand general arithmetic, write clearly, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, billing materials, parts lists, and hydraulic patterns.
• Knowledge typically acquired through high school plus additional course study or equivalent experience.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Mental: Requires normal attention with intermittent periods of high concentration to operate machinery and equipment.
• Physical: Involves walking/standing approximately 80% of the time, sitting 20%, and lifting up to 40 pounds approximately 30% of the time. Includes repetitive overhead work (15%) and repetitive stooping, forward bending, and crouching (80%).
• Manual Dexterity: Requires use of hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting; operation of welding equipment, hand grinder, hand drill, drill press, hand pallet jack, general hand tools, and recording written information.
• Audible Demands: Ability to follow verbal instructions and hear for safety purposes.
• Visual: Ability to visually observe essential functions for job performance and safety; color perception and depth perception required.
• Environmental: Exposure to plant environments with dust, fumes, noise, and fluctuating temperatures due to lack of climate control.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

About the Company

Environmental Solutions Group, part of Terex Corporation, is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions serving sectors such as waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. The company integrates advanced technology across brands like Heil® refuse collection vehicles, Marathon® Equipment, 3rd Eye® technology solutions, and more. Driven by a mission of "Improving Lives," the company focuses on innovation, environmental stewardship, and delivering best-in-class lifecycle support to customers worldwide.