3rd Shift Skilled Assembly Technician

The Shyft Group, Inc.•Bristol, IN

41d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be. We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride. Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around. With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Must be mechanically inclined and skilled with hand, air, and power tools.
Must perform work proficiently and be detail oriented.
Understand and uphold Quality Assurance standards.
Must be flexible to work any work cell.
Must have strong computer skills using MS Office, knowledge of Aurora is a plus.
A minimum of 12 months manufacturing experience preferably in an Automotive, RV, or Boat industry
Valid driver's license
Good attendance
Ability to use ladders, enter and exit trucks, reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, working below knees or above shoulders and lifting as much as 50lbs
Ability to use air and electric powered tools such as drills, hammer drills, torque wrenches (powered and unpowered), air tools (such as rivet guns, air drills, air hammers) and huck guns
Ability to read and understand work orders, directions, charts, forms, and safety regulations
Ability to correctly use and read various gauges
Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment
Ability to read a tape measure to a (1/16) of an inch
Use of power tools
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
2-3 years proven work experience as an Auto Electrician
Formal schooling and training on automotive electrical systems and electronics preferred
auto electrical qualification certificate preferred
Excellent attendance
Positive attitude
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Team oriented
Basic computer skills are required
Experience using schematics, electrical diagnostic equipment, and applicable computer equipment
Knowledge of basic automotive wiring theory and application
Cab electrical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Must be able to follow instructions (both verbal & written), fluent in advanced print reading with limited information, work individually and in a team setting.
Must be able to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
Troubleshoot and Repair assigned work.
Update work order information in Aurora.
Communicate effectively both verbally and written.
Perform as a team member which requires the ability to learn, perform and rotate to other workstations.
Perform job duties within acceptable quality, quantity, performance, and safety standards Assembly or installation of various truck body parts
Mechanically inclined and skilled with hand, air, and power tools
Must be detail oriented and very meticulous about your work
Obtain supplies and parts required to do the job
Assist other employees when assembly work is not required
Clean department and maintain neatness in the surrounding work areas
Assist the team in 5S advancements
Assist in the implementation of Lean Principles
2-3 years proven work experience as an Auto Electrician
Formal schooling and training on automotive electrical systems and electronics preferred
auto electrical qualification certificate preferred
Excellent attendance
Positive attitude
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Team oriented
Basic computer skills are required
Experience using schematics, electrical diagnostic equipment, and applicable computer equipment
Knowledge of basic automotive wiring theory and application
Cab electrical experience preferred
Diagnose and solve complex electrical problems
Installing new vehicle wiring systems
Install missing components as needed
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting
Eliminate any potential defects based on write-ups and self-inspection
Assist with major reworks and projects
Document and report electrical defects to Quality
Lead resolution of electrical defects and reworks
Interact with Electrical Engineering on current manufacturing issues
Maintain electrical documentation for shop floor applications
Perform function tests
Lead quality, cost, and productivity improvement efforts
Support manufacturing and OEM service
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
Perform rework, as needed
Self-check work and inspect prior processes
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Meet production goals
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Initiate process improvements
Ability to work in confined spaces
Accumulate tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks
Stand or crouch in position for long periods
Work in confined spaces
Work overtime on short notice
Learn and rotate within all assembly areas
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of company's systems (example: AS/400)
Train coworkers