Assembler - Off Shift

Altec Industries, Inc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is seeking an Assembler for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role involves assembling Pedestals, Turntables, and Boom components, with emphasis on quality workmanship and safety.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, prior mechanical assembly experience, and the ability to read engineering documents and schematics. Training and development opportunities are available within Altec's manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents such as engineering drawings and schematics.
• Mechanical assembly experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and timely workmanship on each job.
• Read blueprints and hydraulic diagrams.
• Read and understand tape measures.
• Perform re-work as required.
• Follow safety and quality policies and practices.
• Learn and follow work instructions and qualification requirements.
• Prepare and fit multiple components together.
• Operate all equipment within the department.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Be willing to move to other areas of production as needed.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Read blueprints/schematics

Tape measure reading

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Electrical wiring

Job description

Why Join Altec?

Assembler – 2nd and 3rd 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 (2nd and 3rd shift)

Assemblers are responsible for assembling Pedestals, 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 2nd 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