Driveline Shop Associate

Fleetpride; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride is seeking a hands-on specialist to check-in parts and fabricate/assemble drive shafts. You will read blueprints, repair shafts to company standards, operate washing and boxing stations, and maintain a safe, organized workspace. You will also train new hires on equipment use and safety practices to ensure quality results.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, can lift up to 60 lbs, and comply with OSHA safety requirements from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift and carry parts up to 60 lbs with occasional heavier lifts.
• OSHA safety shoes and protective eyewear required from day one.

Responsibilities

• Check-in core parts.
• Fabricate and assemble drive shafts per blueprints.
• Read blueprints for custom driveshaft fabrication.
• Repair drive shafts to company standards.
• Operate washers, boxing station, and cleaning equipment.
• Train new employees on proper use and safety of equipment.
• Follow up to ensure results are achieved.
• Keep work area clean and storage areas compliant with safety regulations.

Skills

Communicating

Active Learning

Time Management

Mathematics

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma (GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today!Essential TasksCheck-in core parts.Fabricate and assemble drive shafts.Read blueprints when furnished by the customer for special fabrication and assembly of the driveshaft.Repair drive shafts according to company standards.Operate washers and other cleaning equipment as well as boxing station.Train new employees on the proper use and maintenance of equipment and facilities utilized in the performance of their job. Follow-up to ensure results are achieved.Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.SkillsCommunicating: Conveying information to others in an effective manner. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Active Learning: Understanding the implication of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.Mathematics: Ability to solve simple equations; ability to use mathematics to solve problems.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.AttributesPhysical DemandsHandling of normal stock will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 60 lbs.Environmental / Atmospheric ConditionsInside/Outside Conditions, Varied Temperature Changes, Minimal Chemical Hazards, Vibration, Dust, Vehicle Noise, FumesEquipmentOSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day of this job.Protective eyewear required from the first day of this job.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma ( GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.