Junior Bus Assembly Technician

Frontrunner Bus Group, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

On-the-job training and career dev

Opportunities to advance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Frontrunner Bus Group, Inc. in Billerica, MA is hiring for an entry-level Production Technician. You will partner with senior techs to install mechanical and electrical components on new or existing buses, using basic tools with care and accuracy.

You must follow instructions and safety procedures to ensure quality installations. We offer a 6:00 a.m. start, Monday–Friday 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays; $22.00 per hour, with potential increases up to $25.00 per hour after 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in working with tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems is preferred.
• Able to lift or move components up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn and prioritize safety and detail.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior techs to install mechanical and electrical components on buses.
• Use basic hand and power tools with care and accuracy.
• Follow work instructions, diagrams, and safety procedures to complete quality installations.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks to support production and service operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs under guidance of experienced teammates.
• Keep station clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate progress, issues, and material needs to supervisors.
• Stay flexible and help with extended shifts when production goals require.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Follow written and verbal instructions

Safety‑minded

Physically capable

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Conveyor Systems

Servo Motors

Job description

Make a hands-on impact from day one. At Frontrunner Bus Group in Billerica, MA, your morning starts at 6:00 a.m. on a clean, well-organized production floor. You’ll team up with experienced technicians to help build and service commercial buses that keep communities moving.

Role Snapshot

• Department: Service – Production
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience Level: Entry Level
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays
• Pay: $22.00 per hour; might be eligible for an increase up to $25.00 per hour after 90 days

A Day in the Life

• Partner with senior techs to install mechanical and electrical components on new or existing buses.
• Use basic hand and power tools (wrenches, drills, sockets, torque tools) with care and accuracy.
• Follow work instructions, diagrams, and safety procedures to complete quality installations.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks to support production and service operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs under the guidance of experienced teammates.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate progress, issues, and materials needs to supervisors.
• Stay flexible and help with an extended shift when daily production goals require it.
• Cross-train in other production stations to broaden your skills.

What You Bring

• High School diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in working with tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems (preferred, not required).
• Capability to lift or move components up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and prioritize safety and detail.

Preferred Background (Not Required)

• Hands-on exposure from automotive, HVAC, carpentry, small engine repair, or similar fields.
• Vocational training or coursework in mechanics, diesel technology, or automotive technology.

Tools & Technologies You’ll See

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek)
• Conveyor Systems (Swisslog, Dematic, Körber, Hytrol, Pentanova, Alba, Wulftec, Riantics)
• Servo Motors

Growth & Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, etc.
• 401 (k) with company match
• On-the-job training and career development
• Opportunities to advance to specialized roles
• A supportive team environment within a growing company