Production Operator

Autocar Trucks; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; 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 Trucks is seeking a Production Operator to work in a team-based environment on the Assembly line. The role emphasizes self-directed work groups and productive operation of the line.

You will be involved in training new employees, interpreting technical drawings, and gathering data for part shortages and defects, while maintaining quality and safety standards in a four-station setup.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Over one year of manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; read a Bill of Materials.
• Participate in root cause problem solving and data gathering.

Responsibilities

• Function in self-directed work groups/teams on the Assembly line.
• Maintain productive operation of the Assembly line.
• Train new employees to meet workstation expectations.
• Oversee or perform installations outside of standard conditions.
• Gather data for part shortages and repetitive defects; report to supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical drawings

MS Word

MS Excel

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job 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.