Assembler - First Shift

The Assembler is responsible for the assembly and inspection of a variety of parts, subassemblies, fluids, and accessories in order to build a lift truck. Building subassemblies including; drive axles, power trains, side shifters and header hoses, overhead guard modules, lights, hydraulic tanks, brakes, steering columns, cowls, tires and seats. Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to assemble lift trucks and components within a certain cycle time.
• Test, inspect, make adjustments and reject parts/materials.
• Proper care and usage of assembly tools, equipment, facility, and maintain general housekeeping.
• Safe behavior and safe operation of equipment.
• Accept responsibility for quality of work performed.
• Proper documentation using the BAM system.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Candidates identified for these opportunities will be expected to work safely, perform quality work be available to work either shift, flexible in the acceptance of work assignments, available to work overtime as required, perform their work in a proficient and efficient manner, maintain their work area and participate in developmental programs as identified by the company.

Knowledge and Skill Required:

• A high school diploma or GED
• General knowledge of assembly process and general knowledge of tools.
• Ability to read and make decisions from SOEs, OMS, shop orders, operation sheets, prints, diagrams, and written and verbal instruction
• Proficient computer skills
• Safety knowledge in a manufacturing environment and proper use of PPE
• Familiar with DFT techniques
• A National Career Readiness Certification is preferred.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be able to manage time in such a way as to maintain an acceptable level of attendance.
• Exhibit willingness to participate in training deemed necessary by management to assist in the development of basic and technical skills

Please make sure all candidates are aware of the following:

1. Attendance is CRUCIAL. Candidates must not have an prior obligations that will require them to be absent in the first 60 days of employment - specifically the first 2 weeks.
2. Scheduled overtime is MANDATORY and will count against attendance if they are unable to report.
3. Hyster-Yale is a tobacco free campus. This includes in the candidate's vehicle.
4. Steel-toed or composite toed shoes are required starting on Day 1 - if the candidate does not have these they will be asked to leave.
5. If they are converted to full time they will be REQUIRED to move to second shift.