Automotive Paint Area Assembler - 1st Shift

Altec Industries, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Short/Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Additional Insurance (Hospital Indemn

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Altec is seeking a hands-on assembler for 1st shift in Indianapolis to prepare, assemble and install vehicle components to required specifications. You will read schematics and work orders, use basic hand tools, and learn all equipment in the cell while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role involves following safety policies, possible cross-training to other areas, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Altec Production System. Welding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend.
• Basic computer usage knowledge desired.
• Ability to read tape measures, blue prints, technical drawings and schematics required.
• Welding experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, or manufacturing/production processes.

Responsibilities

• Use and care of PPE.
• Read and interpret schematics (blueprints).
• Read and interpret work orders.
• Use basic hand tools such as tape measure and specialty equipment.
• Learn and operate all equipment within the work area (cell).
• Perform rework as required.
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives and participate in RCI events.
• Willing to move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train).
• Install unit vehicle components and accessories.
• Remove loose materials and disassemble non-painted components.
• Tape/mask cylinders on the aerial unit to prevent painting.
• Weld components as needed (non-structural).
• Follow safety, environmental and quality policies.
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.
• Maintain daily time records and standard work documentation.
• Rotate responsibilities as needed.
• Willing to be Sentry trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints/schematics

PPE usage

Read and interpret work orders

Tape measure reading

Basic computer usage

Welding (preferred)

Cross-training willingness

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Altec is seeking a hands-on assembler for 1st shift in Indianapolis to prepare, assemble and install vehicle components to required specifications. You will read schematics and work orders, use basic hand tools, and learn all equipment in the cell while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role involves following safety policies, possible cross-training to other areas, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Altec Production System. Welding experience is preferred.