Automotive Accessory Installer II Baltimore

autowc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Health insurance for family

Job summary

Auto Warehousing (AWC) in Baltimore Fairfield is hiring an Accessory Installer II for a full-time, on-site role. Shift 6:30a-3pm, with paid training prior to start date. Competitive hourly pay and a family-friendly atmosphere.

The position includes vehicle prep, panel and load floor installations, quality checks, and coordination with leadership. Benefits include health insurance for associates and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience or vocational education in manufacturing/assembly.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass safety test at 80% or higher.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle and panels for installation.
• Verify VIN matches work order.
• Operate robot to apply urethane bead and inspect quality.
• Install load floor and secure it with clamps.
• Handle wiring harness and weather stripping.
• Coordinate final review with supervisor and maintain tools.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety test proficiency

Quality standards

Effective communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Attention to detail

Tool maintenance

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Urethane cutting tool

Robot station

Wiring harness work tools

Bar clamp

Job description

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

AWC is hiring a full time Accessory Installers at our Baltimore Fairfield location (Curtis Bay area). The shift is 6:30a-3pm Monday-Friday. We are looking at June 15th starts, however there will be paid training prior to the project start date. This position comes with a competitive hourly paid weekly and a wonderful family atmosphere.

The general pay for this position is $20.33-$22.59

AWC offers a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance for associates, spouses, and children.

Summary of Position:

The Accessory Installer II prepares vehicles for panel and load floor installation, final quality review, and coordinates production activities as a liaison between the Operations Supervisor and associates. Responsibilities include mechanical work, cleaning surfaces, installations, and quality control. This summary outlines key requirements, not all duties.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Tasks:

• Prepare vehicle and panels for installation
• Verify the VIN of vehicle is the VIN on the work order
• Utilize urethane cutting tool to trim existing urethane seal to acceptable level
• Prepare and prime the area of the vehicle where the panel will be installed
• Obtain rear panel and verify correct part number
• Secure suction cup on exterior side of panel and place panel in the robot station
• Initiate robot cycle to apply urethane bead and inspect bead for quality imperfections
• Remove panel from robot station line up guide pins and set into place ensuring proper location
• Prepare vehicle for the load floor installation
• Remove and relocate wire harness and weather stripping, and apply ISD cover to wire harness
• Place load floor in proper location utilizing the bar clamp to ensure proper location
• Drill 17 holes for load floor to be properly secured
• Clean and prepare holes for riveting
• Place load floor panel in the robot work station for urethane application
• Remove load floor from robot work station and properly locate in the vehicle
• Revit load floor, securing it in place
• Prepare for final review
• Re-attach wire harness and weather stripping
• Verify interior is free of debris
• Remove ISD covers
• Coordinate final review with Lead
• Keep tools maintained and secure
• Train and develop new associates and team members
• Execute all other duties assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Able to drive both standard and automatic automobiles
• Ability to pass driver's safety test at 80% or better
• Ability to adhere to strict quality standards without variance
• Ability to interact with others effectively
• Ability to communicate diplomatically
• Good visual ability
• Keep tools maintained and secure
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience or vocation education in manufacturing and/or assembly
• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Valid driver's license; good driving record
• Follow directions, both written and verbal

Preferred Requirements:

• Assembly experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities.