Assembly Line Operator - Team-Oriented, Quality & Training

GVW Group; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Autocar is seeking a Production Operator in Birmingham to work in self-directed teams on the assembly line, ensuring productive operation and quality outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in vehicle manufacturing, with the ability to read BOMs and drawings, perform backflushes, and support quality control. A strong mechanical aptitude is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Function in self-directed work groups/teams; operate the assembly line.
• Responsible for productive operation of the Assembly line.
• Oversee or perform installations outside of standard conditions; work at four stations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading BOMs

Interpreting drawings

Quality control

Data gathering

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who Are We Looking For?

Autocar is looking for individuals that thrive in a team-based environment, for a company focused on attaining goals. The primary responsibility of the Production Operator will be to function in self-directed work groups/teams, responsible for the productive operation of the Assembly line.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Over one year of experience in a vehicle manufacturing/industrial environment preferred
• A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to open and read a Bill of Materials
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings; Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Perform backflushes correctly and insure the 5s is followed
• Ensure quality control is met
• Help gather relevant data for part shortages and repetitive defects
• Provide Feedback to supervisors and QC
• Participate in root cause problem solving
• Train new employees to meet expectations in assigned workstations
• Be able to oversee or perform installations outside of the standard conditions
• Be able to perform the work at four stations within the department or other departments

WORK CONDITIONS:

Standard manufacturing plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses and steel toe shoes will be required and reimbursed in manufacturing, or industrial areas.

BENEFITS:

Autocar offers an attractive compensation and benefits package: hourly wage and benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) plan.