Automotive Bumper Assembly Operator

Flex N Gate; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) – Company match

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

FSA & HSA Accounts

Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guardian West is seeking a dependable Assembly Operator in Urbana, IL to assemble automotive bumpers and components per work instructions. Duties include washing bumpers, retrieving materials, installing components, inspecting parts, and moving bumpers through the production flow.

The shift rotates every 2 hours to maintain safety and efficiency. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and effective communication in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining production and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to rotate between assembly positions as assigned; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wash bumpers on tables, stands, and floor racks as required
• Retrieve bumpers from racks ranging from floor level to 6 feet high and transport them to assembly stations
• Retrieve attachments and components from racks and shelving, including materials stored up to 74 inches high
• Retrieve boxes of small components such as nuts and bolts from shelves; boxes may weigh up to 40 pounds
• Assemble bumpers by attaching nuts, brackets, lights, wiring, and plastic components according to work instructions
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist movements and use fine motor skills to manipulate nuts, washers, clips, and other components
• Use a 12-pound nut runner at approximately 4-foot height to fasten nuts and use a rubber mallet to install bumper attachments
• Operate two-handed manipulators and hoists, when assigned, to assist with lifting and placing assembled bumpers into floor racks
• Manually lift, carry, and place bumper parts weighing approximately 6.7 to 63.5 pounds
• Move bumpers and parts between assembly stations as they progress through the production process, individually or with another employee when required
• Push and pull racks of bumpers using up to 25 pounds of force
• Follow all safety, quality, production, and work instruction requirements
• Meet established production standards, with a target rate of approximately 500 bumpers per 8-hour shift
• Rotate between assembly positions, generally up to every 2 hours, as assigned
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Guardian West is seeking a dependable Assembly Operator in Urbana, IL to assemble automotive bumpers and components per work instructions. Duties include washing bumpers, retrieving materials, installing components, inspecting parts, and moving bumpers through the production flow.

The shift rotates every 2 hours to maintain safety and efficiency. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and effective communication in English.