Assembly - 2nd Shift

Hendrickson; Somerset (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a hands-on Production Assembler for our Alabama facility. You will use pneumatic tools and torque wrenches to assemble components per specifications, inspect quality throughout the line, and lift sub‑components up to 50 lbs.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, safety, and efficient production flow. Qualified candidates typically have 1–2 years in production assembly, can read schedules, and can work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior production assembly experience, 1-2 yrs.
• Must have verifiable references.
• Ability to interpret production schedules and build specifications.
• Ability to work overtime, as production demands require.
• Must be able to utilize torque wrenches according to specs.

Responsibilities

• Understand parts such as beams, air springs, axles, hubs, and locking devices and their relation to the end product.
• Organize all aspects of the assembly process.
• Accountable for quality inspections throughout the assembly process.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Continuously inspect equipment and parts to ensure good working condition.
• Lift sub-components to the line; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use pneumatic tooling to assemble and torque product (90–310 ft-lbs).
• Function in Assembly Paint area as assigned.
• Function in Assembly Packaging area as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Skills

Production assembly

Teamwork

Quality inspection

References

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Position Purpose

Use required pneumatic/hand tools to assemble product per Company and customer specifications. Understand associated parts and their relationship to the end product. Must be able to facilitate all aspects of the assembly process.

Essential Functions

• Understand associated parts, such as beams, air springs, axles, hubs, and locking devices and their relationship to the end product.
• Must be able to organize all aspects of the assembly process.
• Accountable for quality inspections throughout assembly process.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Continuous inspection of associated equipment and parts used in the assembly process to ensure a good working condition. (air tools, torque wrenches, nuts and bolts…)
• Ability to lift sub-components to the line - Must be able to physically lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to use pneumatic tooling to assemble and torque product. Torques range from 90 to 310 ft. lbs.
• Ability to function in Assembly Paint area as assigned.
• Ability to function in the Assembly Packaging area as assigned.
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma/GED required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior production assembly experience, 1-2 yrs.
• Must have verifiable references.
• Ability to interpret production schedules and build specifications.
• Ability to work overtime, as production demands require.
• Must be able to utilize torque wrenches according to specs.

Physical Demands

Constant standing, forward bending, reaching, balancing, use of cervical spine motion, lower extremities, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, and pinching.

Frequent walking

Occasional squatting

Minimal sitting and climbing

Lifting up to 80 lbs.

Carrying 10-50 lbs. up to 25 feet.

Push/Pull 10-50 force lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Non-temperature-controlled manufacturing facility.

Must wear eye, ear, and foot protection.

Behavioral Traits

Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches.

Persuasive - Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view.

Excitement - Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.

Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies.

Feedback - Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations.

Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels.

Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs.

Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.

Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.

We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.