Skilled Automotive Transmission Technician

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with generous company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Bench Builder to operate production equipment and assemble machinery parts onsite in Grand Prairie, TX. You will monitor machines, maintain workflow, and ensure timely shipping while following safety guidelines.

The role requires 1+ years in production or warehousing, HS diploma/GED, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Good communication and teamwork are essential, with PPE provided and a focus on quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience: 1+ years in production or warehouse.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules; PPE provided.
• Ability to read manuals and follow procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and assemble machinery parts.
• Maintain and check warehouse machines and tools.
• Follow manufacturing manuals and safety guidelines.
• Ensure timely shipping and transfer equipment manually or with forklift.
• Report defective products or machinery and monitor stock levels.
• Keep work area clean to reduce hazards and follows procedures.

Skills

Production equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

PPE knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

A Transmission Bench Builder

Pay: $35/hour depending on experience

Essential Job Duties

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse’s machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift.
• Report on defective products or machinery.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials.
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow the company’s safety and quality guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience required.
• Previous experience as a production worker or similar role in a warehouse.
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Requirements

No preferred requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic messages communicated orally.
• May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with no decision making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provide by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provide by supervisor/manager.
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment.
• Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions.
• May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

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