TM - Skid Steer Direct Assembly

Dayforce; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JCB in the United States seeks an Assembly Team Member I to perform labor operations, assemble sub-assemblies, and operate cranes with standard tools. You will follow defined processes and support safety and quality initiatives on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, can lift 35 lbs repeatedly, stand and multitask, and are open to overtime. JCB is an equal opportunity employer offering growth opportunities and a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen, background check and any pre-employment tests.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years manufacturing experience preferred or be able to pass mechanical assessment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Detail oriented and self-directed; able to multi-task with urgency.
• Flexible schedule with overtime as needed.
• Ability to operate forklift, cranes, manipulators and assembly equipment.
• Must wear PPE as required and read engineering drawings.
• Able to lift 35 lbs repetitively and perform repetitive motions.
• Able to stand, stoop, bend and climb as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Perform labor operations assembling and sub-assembling parts using hand/power tools.
• Operate overhead cranes, manipulators and assembly equipment.
• Learn standardized assembly processes and contribute to safety/quality improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in defect elimination.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience (2 years) or pass mechanical assessment

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Assembly Team Member I

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name .

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance to company health and safety procedures.
• Perform labor operations such as assembling and sub-assembling parts, components and equipment utilizing hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, manipulators, and assembly equipment.
• Learn standardized processes for all assembly operations
• Apply Problem Solving Tools and Techniques to assist Assembly in elimination of defects.
• Advise/Recommend processes and procedures to improve safety and quality.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by the Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employment tests as applicable.
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred - Two years of manufacturing experience or pass mechanical assessment
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and self-directed
• Multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Flexibility with work schedule and duties including overtime
• Ability to operate a forklift, pneumatic or various hand tools and/or heavy equipment or the demonstrated ability to learn
• Ability to operate cranes, manipulators, and assembly equipment
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Conversant with Engineering Drawings
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. repetitively
• Ability to use repetitive motions
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and climb

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers .

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.