Assembler

Alamo Group Inc.; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. is seeking an Assembler II to support Bush Hog product lines. You will assemble multiple Bush Hog mower products, interpret blueprints, and move parts using hoists and pallet jacks. Safety and teamwork are essential as you rotate across lines to meet production schedules.

The role requires learning four of five assembly lines, maintaining quality, and collaborating with departments to ensure parts availability. Strong attention to safety and accuracy is needed.

Qualifications

• Reading assembly sales orders and building to specification.
• Using a tape measure and basic geometric tools for measurements.
• Basic math, writing and reading skills required.
• Must be certified to operate a forklift.
• Ability to work on multiple assembly lines and locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Focus on safety and participate in safety meetings.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure parts availability.
• Operate tools and equipment for product assembly.
• Ensure correct parts are used for each line.
• Inspect products for safety and quality control.
• Review work orders for special requests or changes.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace before, during, and after assembly.
• Identify defects or issues in manufacturing processes.
• Assemble Bush Hog mower products and subassemblies.
• Read blueprints for each product.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Read assembly orders

Use geometric tools

Basic math and writing

Forklift operation

Multi-line assembly capability

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Bush Hog, RhinoAg, and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agricultural and Outdoor Power Equipment Industries. The Assembler II is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the Company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Assembler II assembles multiple types of high-quality Bush Hog products. Must learn and become familiar with four of the five types of assembly lines (may include Single Spindle, Finish Mower, Multi-Spindle, Flex-Wing or Zero Turn Lines). Reviews and performs manual labor in different production lines when needed in order to satisfy work orders. Ensure that products are assembled properly to meet Bush Hog standards. Work under immediate supervision and must work closely with others in order to successfully finish work orders in a timely manner. Operate hoist, dollies and pallet jacks in order to move products and parts throughout the assembly line.

Core Competencies for this position include:

• Learning
• People Relations
• Communication
• Position/Tech Knowledge
• Results Driven

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings
• Communicate with other departments as needed to guarantee availability of required parts
• Operate essential tools and equipment needed for the assembly of products
• Ensure correct parts are used in each assembly line
• Inspect products in order to guarantee safety and quality control
• Examine work orders to identify special requests or changes in assembly
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace before, during and after assembly
• Identify problems with manufacturing or locate assembly defects when needed
• Ensure quality control in all built subassembly parts
• Assemble Bush Hog mower products
• Interpret a variety of blueprints for each product
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Knowledge and ability to read assembly sales orders and build to sales order specification
• Capable of performing standard measurements using geometric tools (Tape Measure)
• Basic math, writing and reading skills needed
• Must be able to be certified and able to operate a forklift
• Minimum dexterity required in order to operate the necessary tools used in assembly
• Must be able to work in different locations during different times of the day
• Ability to operate under pressure
• Ability to lift, push or pull 35 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Required standing and/or walking for full shift required
• Frequent bending, stooping and lifting required
• Exercise good verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate with team members
• Skilled to assemble on three or more lines at any given time

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1+ years' experience as an Assembler I required

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Work in excess of 40 hours per week; as needed to meet production schedule. Working conditions include working in cramped spaces and stand approximately 10 hours per day. Will need to be able to stoop and reach around on a constant basis. The environment will be working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affidative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).