Bus Assembly Technician – Growth, Training & Benefits

New Flyer; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with match

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Electrification of mass mobility

Job summary

New Flyer is a leader in heavy-duty transit buses in North America. This role focuses on assembling and installing on coaches, working Monday to Friday with overtime on Saturdays as needed.

You will use blueprints, process sheets, and measurement tools, maintain a safe workspace, and participate in continuous learning. Immediate benefits, 401K, and advancement opportunities accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow intermediate measurements and instructions with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Comfort using hand and power tools in a production environment.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and working in a fast-paced team setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs all installations and/or assemblies on the production line within a specified work area.
• Prepares work by reviewing instructions, parts lists, and pull subassemblies and tools.
• Maintains quality and consistency in installations and assemblies.
• Follows blueprints, process sheets, and written instructions and uses measuring tools and basic math.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

This position is responsible for all required assemblies and installations on coaches while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Hours of this position are Monday – Friday, 6:30am- 3:00pm. Any OT would likely be on Saturday.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Performs all installations and/or assemblies within a specified work area on the production line.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by reviewing assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• Ensures quality and consistency in installations and/or assemblies within a specified work area.
• Be able to work from blueprints, process sheets, and/or written instructions, then build to those specifications while utilizing measurement tools and basic math skills.
• Have working knowledge of hand and air tools. Employee is regularly exposed to vibration, and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to bend, stoop, and reach. Be able to climb up and down, as well as work using a ladder. Employee will go extended periods of time standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ensure workstation is kept clean and in safe working condition.
• Be present on the job to perform the assigned duties and be able to work overtime which is often required to meet production schedules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to use small hand and power tools repetitively, as well as measuring equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and follow intermediate measurements and instructions with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Be a team player, a self-starter and be able to work in a team setting.
• Good communication skills, ability to work with little supervision, and excellent time management skills.

• Salary: $26.40 per hour
• Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays off (13) and vacation time
• 401K with generous company match
• On-the-job training provided in a continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities with a growing company
• A part of a team who is leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility

Take a look at the exciting work you can be a part of!
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