Production Assembly Nights

SUMMARY:

The Production Assembly position is responsible for assembly line work associated with Shyft’s various product lines including, but not limited to, Truck bodies and Specialty Vehicles. This includes all positions within the assembly, sub-assembly, and component build work centers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete assembly in assigned area
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area  
• Perform rework, as needed
• Apply feedback or instructions from Supervisor and/or Team Lead, as needed
• Complete proper forms and documentation (example: defective tags, build book, etc.)
• Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area
• 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
• Support 5S in work area
• Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
• Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Team oriented
• Capable of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being communicated)
• Basic computer skills are required
• Willing to:
15. Learn and rotate within all areas and plants (production or materials)
16. Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
17. Develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)
• Able to:
15. Lift 50 pounds
16. Work overtime on short notice
17. Embrace change