Trailer Manufacturing Technician

Niewohner Bros Inc; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Niewohner Bros Inc is seeking a Trailer Manufacturing Technician to assemble Sidump'r trailers using a range of hand-held tools and equipment. The role requires reading technical docs, teamwork, and delivering quality in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include operating power tools, reading blueprints and BOMs, handling various materials, and maintaining safe work areas while aiming to minimize waste and improve efficiency. Overtime opportunities may apply during peak periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools, including electrical and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to work in a team and solve problems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to learn trailer air and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand-held, pneumatic, and electric power tools and other machinery.
• Read blueprints, drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Work with various building materials.
• Supply work areas with materials using cranes, forklifts, carts, or by carrying items manually.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area and ensure equipment is cared for.
• Follow safety and quality procedures and meet labor standards.
• Identify potential cost savings and minimize scrap and waste.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic computer knowledge

Basic hand tools

Manufacturing processes

Learning air/hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

The Trailer Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing multiple tasks using a variety of hand-held tools and equipment to install and assemble Sidump'r trailers. This role requires the ability to read and interpret technical documentation, work effectively in a team setting, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency in a manufacturing environment .

Duties/Responsibilities

Operate various hand-held, pneumatic, and electric power tools and other machinery .

Read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, and bill of material lists .

Work with various building materials .

Supply work areas with materials using an overhead crane, forklift, hand/powered carts, or by carrying items manually .

Maintain a clean and orderly work area and ensure equipment is properly cared for .

Observe all safety and security procedures and demonstrate a commitment to a safety and quality culture .

Perform assigned tasks to meet or exceed established labor standards .

Proactively identify potential cost savings and minimize scrap and waste .

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent .

Basic computer knowledge .

Knowledge and use of basic hand tools, including electrical and pneumatic tools .

Ability to work in a team setting and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills .

Understanding of manufacturing processes, basic electrical functions, and the ability to learn trailer air and hydraulic systems .

Ability to work 4 10-hour shifts with the potential for overtime on Fridays and Saturdays .

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, walking, talking, or hearing .

Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms .

Occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling .

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and potentially up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques and equipment .

Work is performed in a manufacturing setting, occasionally in outside weather conditions .

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, humid conditions, ambient air, hot and cold temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, and chemicals .

Noise level is usually moderate but occasionally high .