Production Associate - 1st Shift

Nesco Resource•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

The Production Associate installs parts and components on trucks according to company and customer specifications. The role involves reading work orders, schematics, and drawings; installing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components; completing quality and safety checks; and performing final testing. Training and certification may qualify associates to perform dielectric testing and build hydraulic hoses. The position is Monday through Friday, first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. Third-shift availability is required. The employer describes an unmatched training program and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

  • Strong attendance and initiative.
  • Availability for third-shift work.
  • Ability to read work orders, schematics, and drawings.
  • Ability to use a tape measure, impact tools, and manual hand tools.
  • Proper training and certification are required for dielectric testing and hydraulic hose building.

Responsibilities

  • Read work orders to determine customer requirements.
  • Provide quality and timely workmanship on each work order.
  • Read schematics to install components such as hydraulic valves, pumps, oil tanks, flow regulators, and pressure switches.
  • Read drawings and use a tape measure.
  • Use impact tools to install outriggers, huck bolts, subframes, mechanical and hydraulic winches, and associated equipment according to customer requests.
  • Install ladder racks, steps, and grab handles on truck bodies.
  • Use manual hand tools to bolt assembly components to truck chassis.
  • Drill holes and mount specified electrical apparatus.
  • Install fuse panels for electrical accessories.
  • Tape or cover truck parts that are not to be painted and perform touch-up painting as needed.
  • Perform quality and safety checks according to company and customer specifications.
  • Test trucks and units at the final station to ensure they conform to company and customer specifications.
  • Perform dielectric testing procedures when properly trained and certified.
  • Build hydraulic hoses as specified in work orders when properly trained and certified.
  • Maintain and complete necessary documents and paperwork.
  • Maintain daily time records.
  • Perform rework as required.
  • Follow established safety, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage through a MEC plan
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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