Sr. Assembler

About JLG, An Oshkosh Company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

Job Summary

The Assembler II is responsible for safely assembling equipment by following detailed instructions from Supervisors and Group Leaders. These assemblies vary in size and product while requiring the use of a variety of mechanical, electrical, and manual tools. As an Assembler II, this role has the job knowledge and skills to work in every station proficiently on an assembly line with the ability to troubleshoot various components of a machine.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics onto JLG/Jerr Dan products utilizing safe and proper tools and techniques.
• Install various JLG/Jerr Dan product accessories (decals, mud flaps, cameras, lights) including sales changes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components and read all electrical and hydraulic diagrams.
• Make repairs identified during the troubleshooting process.
• Work effectively across all work stations in assigned job function.
• Assist training new team members on processes and equipment functions.
• Use and train on all electronic devices including: EQC, MDS, JED, AS400.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards.
• Follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function.
• Assist in driving back defects to the point of origin along with identifying and assisting in implementation of corrective action(s).
• Validate machine(s) configuration is aligned to sales order.
• Complete EQC process.
• Operate all units produced in assigned job function.
• Use special equipment required to complete models produced in assigned job function, including but not limited to all torque tools, DC tools, brake bleeders, AC chargers, and cab testers.
• Set/program all product units within assigned job function using items such as, but not limited to: JLG Analyzer for machine configuration/troubleshooting, pressure setting of hydraulic systems, and laptop use for downloading software upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in Manufacturing or General Labor.
• Ability to travel 5%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to drive and test machines OR conduct offline inspection on all machines in assigned facility.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Hearing, Talking, Visual, Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion.
• Occasional: Climbing, Bending/Kneeling, Lifting/Carrying up to 40lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 40lbs.
• Seldom: Typing, Sitting.

Non-Physical Demands

• Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Reading.
• Occasional: Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports, etc.), Writing.
• Seldom: Math/Mental Computation.

Environmental Demands

• Frequent: Work Alone, Task Changes, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises.
• Occasional: Tedious/Exacting Work.
• Seldom: High Volume Public Contact, Physical Danger, Toxic Substances (i.e., solvents, pesticides, etc.).

Work Schedule: Considerable irregularity of hours due to frequent overtime, weekend or shift rotation.

Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.