Production Operator

GVW Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Autocar in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Production Operator to join self-directed teams on the assembly line. You will support efficient production, perform backflushes, and ensure 5S and quality standards are met.

Qualifications include a HS diploma, 1+ year in vehicle manufacturing, BOM literacy, ability to read drawings, and strong mechanical aptitude. Training and multi-station work are part of the role in a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Over one year of experience in a vehicle manufacturing/industrial environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret a Bill of Materials (BOM) and read technical drawings.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain 5S and perform backflushes correctly to support quality.
• Contribute to root cause problem solving and data gathering for shortages.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assembly line within self-directed work groups/teams.
• Support productive operation of the assembly line and ensure quality control.
• Train new employees and provide feedback to supervisors and QC.

Skills

Technical drawing literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Root cause analysis

Training others

Multistation work

BOM literacy

Data gathering for shortages

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Who Are We Looking For? Autocar is looking for individuals that thrive in a team-based environment, for a company focused on attaining goals. The primary responsibility of the Production Operator will be to function in self-directed work groups/teams, responsible for the productive operation of the Assembly line.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Over one year of experience in a vehicle manufacturing/industrial environment preferred
• A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to open and read a Bill of Materials
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings; Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Perform backflushes correctly and insure the 5s is followed
• Ensure quality control is met
• Help gather relevant data for part shortages and repetitive defects
• Provide Feedback to supervisors and QC
• Participate in root cause problem solving
• Train new employees to meet expectations in assigned workstations
• Be able to oversee or perform installations outside of the standard conditions
• Be able to perform the work at four stations within the department or other departments

Work Conditions

Standard manufacturing plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses and steel toe shoes will be required and reimbursed in manufacturing, or industrial areas.

Benefits

Autocar offers an attractive compensation and benefits package: hourly wage and benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) plan.

• health
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• paid vacation
• holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• a 401(k) plan