2nd Shift Assembly Operator

Flex-N-Gate • Urbana, IL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Assembly Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for assembling automotive bumpers and components according to established work instructions and quality standards. The Assembly Operator will perform a variety of tasks including washing bumpers, retrieving materials, installing components, inspecting parts, and moving bumpers through the assembly process. Positions within the assembly cells are rotated throughout the shift to promote safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining production and quality standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to rotate between assembly positions as assigned
• Ability to work required overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Wash bumpers on tables, stands, and floor racks as required
• Retrieve bumpers from racks ranging from floor level to 6 feet high and transport them to assembly stations
• Retrieve attachments and components from racks and shelving, including materials stored up to 74 inches high
• Retrieve boxes of small components such as nuts and bolts from shelves; boxes may weigh up to 40 pounds
• Assemble bumpers by attaching nuts, brackets, lights, wiring, and plastic components according to work instructions
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist movements and use fine motor skills to manipulate nuts, washers, clips, and other components
• Use a 12-pound nut runner at approximately 4-foot height to fasten nuts and use a rubber mallet to install bumper attachments
• Operate two-handed manipulators and hoists, when assigned, to assist with lifting and placing assembled bumpers into floor racks
• Manually lift, carry, and place bumper parts weighing approximately 6.7 to 63.5 pounds
• Move bumpers and parts between assembly stations as they progress through the production process, individually or with another employee when required
• Push and pull racks of bumpers using up to 25 pounds of force
• Follow all safety, quality, production, and work instruction requirements
• Meet established production standards, with a target rate of approximately 500 bumpers per 8-hour shift
• Rotate between assembly positions, generally up to every 2 hours, as assigned
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) – With company match!
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Additional employee-sponsored benefits: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, FSA & HSA Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED