Accessory Installer

Ground Effects LLC; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Effects LLC is seeking an Accessory Installer to install custom graphics and other vehicle upfits. You may remove existing components and install new ones using hand and power tools, measuring devices, and torque wrenches per customer specifications.

Responsibilities include following written work instructions, ensuring proper torque, meeting DTS standards, and coordinating with the installation schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate degree or technical certification.
• Minimum experience: 6 months to 1 year of accessory installation.
• Preferred: 1–3 years of accessory installation.
• Ability to think independently.
• Ability to perform installations with fine motor skills and dexterity.
• Developed skill of graphic installation.

Responsibilities

• Safely install accessory components on customer vehicles.
• Verify torque per customer requirements.
• Follow written work instructions and DTS.
• Refer to FIFO installation schedule and priorities.
• Perform final inspections prior to shipping.
• Tag non-conforming material.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies.
• Other duties as assigned by shift supervisor or designee.

Skills

Independent thinking

Dexterity

Hand tools

Graphic installation

Measuring skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Torque wrenches

Job description

The position of Accessory Installer will be responsible for installation of custom graphics, removing factory installed components and/or installing new components. This may require the use of hand tools, power tools, measuring devices and/or torque wrenches on customer vehicles. Installations must be done according to the customer requirements and written work instructions.

Key Responsibilities

Process

• Safely install accessory components on customer vehicles: this may include custom graphics, splash guards, cross bars, remote starts, de/re content, bumpers, and other customer required upfits.
• Ensure KPCs (key product characteristics) are done on bolts to verify proper torque per customer requirements.
• Ensure that work is being carried out per written work instructions and dimensional technical specifications (DTS) are met per the customer’s standards.
• Refer to weekly installation schedule to determine daily build requirements. Trucks are to be built on a First In-First Out (FIFO) basis unless otherwise stipulated by the leadership team.

Quality

• Ensure that all non-conforming material is tagged as per applicable procedures.
• Ensure that all product installed on vehicle undergoes a final inspection prior to shipping and is documented on a Final Inspection Check sheet.

Health and Safety

• Perform work in a safe manner per the Company health, safety and environmental Policies and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Alert immediate supervisor of any problems or concerns relating to health, safety or environmental.

Other

• Other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor or designee

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Required: A minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Preferred: Associates Degree or technical certification

Experience

• Minimum Required: 6 months to 1 year of accessory installation
• Preferred:1 year to 3 years of accessory installation
• Ability to think independently
• Ability to perform installations using fine motor skills and dexterity
• Developed skill of graphic installation

Working Conditions

• The following working conditions are present or expected on a daily basis:
• Manufacturing environment with limited managerial assignments.
• Limited exposure to weather elements, chemical, robotics, industrial and automotive vehicles including electrical components.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with limited accommodations and flexible working positions.
• Must comply with all Company policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times while on the production floor.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The organization reserves the right to change, amend or disuse this job description at any time. This document is intended to provide an overview of the required responsibilities and qualifications.

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