Assembler

Wabash•Griffin, GA

10d

About The Position

Assemblers perform a range of production tasks that vary by location and department. Duties may include installing and assembling subassemblies and component parts, operating rivet punchers, and installing decals and other associated components. Wabash provides training, including orientation and several days of preparation for the production floor. Previous experience or education is helpful but not required. The role is performed in a production environment where safety, environmental, and health concerns may require constant attention. Employees may encounter fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, very loud noise, and high temperatures. Production-floor employees must wear required personal protective equipment. Assemblers may be assigned additional work by a Supervisor or Team Leader, including work in another department.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Have basic reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Be able to perform the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, leaning, pushing, climbing, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and operating tools or controls throughout the shift.
Have full range of motion in the arms and hands.
Be able to communicate successfully with fellow employees.
Some assembler assignments require working in small spaces and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Have close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and good hand-eye coordination.
Wear required personal protective equipment on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or education is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Own and help improve Safety, Quality, and Delivery performance.
Keep the work area free of potential hazards.
Caulk materials; measure and cut materials; and install rivets.
Operate heavy machinery and other tools or equipment as assigned.
Install truck bed flooring.
Follow decal templates and blueprints.
Install signs, reflectors, fenders, mud flaps, and other associated parts.
Perform additional work assigned by a Supervisor or Team Leader, including flexing into another department when required.
Wear approved personal protective equipment and complete duties in accordance with safety policies and practices, including safe equipment use and regard for personal and coworkers’ safety.
Communicate with fellow employees and share information to help them work safely and effectively.