Chassis

Clayton; Maynardville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401K with company matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clayton is seeking an Axle Technician to join our manufacturing team in Tennessee. You will be responsible for assembly, installation, and maintenance of the structural foundation and running gear of the frames, ensuring safety and load-bearing capacity.

Responsibilities include axle alignment, component installation, and system testing, with emphasis on quality, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Overtime opportunities may arise to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in construction and/or production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and align axles beneath the frame and secure them to the chassis.
• Inspect and repair suspension parts, bearings, and brake systems.
• Operate overhead cranes and pneumatic impact wrenches to assemble components.
• Maintain safety and quality standards and report hazards to the supervisor.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Pneumatic impact wrenches

Construction experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

An Axle Technician is responsible for assembly, installation and maintenance of the structural foundation and running gear of the frames. This role ensures the frame can safely support its load, maintain balance, and travel securely.

Axle Technician Core Responsibilities and Job Tasks

• Axle Installation and Alignment - Positioning axles beneath the frame, aligning them to ensure the frame tracks straight, and securing them to the chassis to prevent sway.
• Component Assembly - Installing wheel hubs, bearings, spindles, and brake systems to the axle beam.
• Maintenance and Repair - Inspecting for worn bearings, damaged suspension parts, broken springs, or bent axles.
• Measuring and Identification - Identifying axle capacity, measuring hub-face to hub-face distances, and determining spring center measurements for proper replacement parts.
• Brake and Wiring - Installing and testing braking systems, including backing plates, magnets, and wiring associated with the brake assembly.

Axle Technician Skills And Requirements

• Ability to operate overhead cranes and pneumatic impact wrenches

Reports to: Area Coordinator (AC)

General Expectations

Team members are expected to set a good example and uphold quality, safety, work pace, attitude and attendance. Team members should also have a good understanding of the following duties/responsibilities, skills, knowledge, and abilities required, as well as the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Report to AC each morning prior to the start of the work shift.
• Check in with AC before leaving for the day.
• Work the hours needed to complete assigned tasks for the day. (8hr shifts with the possibility of overtime)
• Must be safety conscious and will be required to report safety concerns to EHS Manager or AC.
• Uphold established quality and performance expectations.
• Maintain adequate production pace to meet required production schedules.
• Demonstrate willingness to teamwork to meet performance objectives.
• Ensure daily adherence to cleaning initiatives and help keep work area organized.
• Demonstrate continuous willingness to learn and grow within the home building facility.
• Demonstrate honesty in all situations.
• Adhere to all company policies.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience in construction and/or production preferred.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to be on your feet (standing and/or walking) for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to perform a job that includes but is not limited to repetitive stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling and/or reaching overhead.
• Ability to safely handle and use various power tools and guns that range in weight of 1-5 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting all general physical demands of the job.

Why Clayton?

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry, and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip those team members for success, whether in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching after one year of service for full and part-time employees to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected statuses.

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Clayton Manufacturing

Why Clayton?

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry, and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip those team members for success, whether in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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Clayton Manufacturing