Assembler I

Terex Corporation•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

Specialty Vehicles Orlando, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures Road Rescue and Wheeled Coach ambulances. The Assembler I assembles a variety of electrical components used in these vehicles, following instructions and engineering drawings while meeting production, quality, and safety standards. The role requires working with limited supervision, prioritizing tasks to meet scheduled production goals, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and complying with company conduct and attendance requirements. The employee must follow hazardous-waste handling procedures and be familiar with the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, spill response procedures, and evacuation routes. Training in hazardous-material handling and hazardous-waste procedures is provided as described in the posting. This is a physically demanding manufacturing position involving prolonged standing, lifting, working in varied positions and at heights, and exposure to heat, noise, dust, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, vibration, and occasional toxic or caustic chemicals. Overtime may be required based on business needs, including mandatory overtime up to three out of four Fridays per month.

Requirements

One year of experience in a related manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layouts, and other written or verbal instructions in English.
Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to perform operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees.
Fundamental use of pneumatic and power tools and familiarity with their safe operation.
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Must complete hazardous-material handling operations training and annual refresher training; hazardous-waste training is to be provided within six months of taking the position and reviewed every 12 months thereafter.
Must be supervised until hazardous-waste training is complete; training includes at least 30 minutes of classroom instruction and additional on-the-job training as needed.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work from squatting, kneeling, or bending positions, with arms above the head, and from ladders or scaffolding.
Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day, minus specified breaks.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery, and operate and understand protective safety equipment.
Close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
Ability to work in heat up to 105 degrees for more than ten hours per day, and in noisy and dusty conditions.

Responsibilities

Assemble harnesses, cables, switch panels, circuit boards, and other electrical components.
Use pneumatic and power tools, including tools such as drills, screw guns, sanders, and jig saws, safely.
Read and follow verbal and written directions, engineering drawings, layouts, and other instructions in English.
Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals.
Work with minimal or no supervision.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees.
Meet minimum safety and 5S standards and comply with QA and QC standards for each task.
Comply with company rules of conduct and attendance requirements.
Handle hazardous waste appropriately and place it in the proper containers.
Keep satellite and storage containers closed except when adding or removing waste.
Know the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, spill response procedures, and evacuation routes.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.