Assembly Line Operator: Team-Based Problem Solver

GVW Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Autocar is seeking a Production Operator to contribute to a self-directed work group responsible for the productive operation of the Assembly line. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to 5S, quality control, and data collection for shortages and defects.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year in vehicle manufacturing or industrial settings, and basic Excel/Word skills to read BOMs and interpret drawings. Training will be provided in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred
• Over one year of experience in a vehicle manufacturing/industrial environment preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; able to read a Bill of Materials
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Perform backflushes correctly and ensure 5S is followed
• Ensure quality control is met
• Assist in gathering data for part shortages and repetitive defects
• Provide feedback to supervisors and QC
• Participate in root cause problem solving
• Train new employees to meet workstation expectations
• Be able to oversee or perform installations outside standard conditions
• Be able to work at four stations within the department or other departments

Responsibilities

• Operate in self-directed work groups/teams to run the Assembly line productively
• Function in the assembly line to ensure smooth production flow
• Support quality control through checks and data collection
• Assist in data gathering for part shortages and defect trends
• Provide feedback to supervisors and QC and participate in root cause analysis
• Train new employees to meet workstation expectations
• Oversee or perform installations outside standard conditions
• Ability to work at four stations within the department or other departments
• Maintain 5S practices and perform backflushes as required

Skills

Team-based work environment

Mechanical aptitude

Root cause problem solving

Training new employees

Quality control

Data collection for shortages/defects

Feedback to supervisors and QC

Installations oversight

Reading technical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bill of Materials

Job description

Autocar is seeking a Production Operator to contribute to a self-directed work group responsible for the productive operation of the Assembly line. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to 5S, quality control, and data collection for shortages and defects.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year in vehicle manufacturing or industrial settings, and basic Excel/Word skills to read BOMs and interpret drawings. Training will be provided in a fast-paced environment.