Assembler - Off Shift

Altec; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental coverage

Vision care

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Company events

Online training

Job summary

Altec is hiring for an Assembler on 2nd and 3rd shift to build Pedestals, Turntables, and Boom components. You will read blueprints, inspect hydraulic diagrams, and ensure quality workmanship daily within a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and ability to work non-standard shifts. Training, benefits, and career growth are highlighted in our program.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and hydraulic diagrams.
• Reads and understands tape measures.
• Performs re-work as required.
• Follows safety and quality policies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Pedestals, Turntables, and Boom components with related parts.
• Provide quality and timely workmanship on each job performed.
• Learn and operate all equipment within the department.
• Move to other areas of production as needed.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hydraulic diagrams

Tape measure

Mechanical assembly

Automotive electrical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assembler – 2 nd and 3 rd shift

WE ARE IN THE CUSTOMER SOLUTION AND SATISFACTION BUSINESS.

Job Description

Why Join Altec?

Assembler – 2 nd and 3 rd shift

WE ARE IN THE CUSTOMER SOLUTION AND SATISFACTION BUSINESS.

PEOPLE AND VALUES YOU CAN DEPEND ON. PRODUCTS THEY CAN DEPEND ON.

• Maintain your career focus, with continued training, growth & development encouraged within Altec.
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid Basic Life, wellness programs, company events, and a range of training and education online offerings for personal and professional.

Competitive Starting Wage with Shift Differential (2 nd and 3 rd shift)

Assemblers are responsible forassemblingPedestals, Turntables, and Boom components - combined with other related assembly components - to produce world‑class Altec Equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work 2 nd and/or 3rd shift
• Some positions will require Automotive Electrical experience
• Mechanical assembly experience required
• Ability to read and understand technical documents – i.e., Engineering documents, schematics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational technical school certificate in a manufacturing field
• Hydraulic & Electrical (Automotive wiring) Skills
• Experience in the utility industry

Responsibilities:

• To provide quality and timely workmanship on each job performed
• Reads blueprints and hydraulic diagrams
• Reads and understands tape measure
• Performs re-work as required
• Follows all established safety & quality policies and practices.
• Learn and follow all work instructions and job qualification requirements
• Prepare and fit multiple components together
• Learn and operate all equipment within the department
• Support APS initiatives – Lean Manufacturing
• Willing to move to other areas of production as needed

Our Company: Family‑owned since 1929, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, telecom, and specialty equipment. We are the leading equipment and service provider for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world.

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect