Bore Truck Assembly Worker

The Bore Truck Assembly Worker is responsible for the mechanical assembly of heavy-duty vehicles and components. Their work involves following blueprints to install hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. They will install, align, and secure mechanical components onto truck chassis. They use hand/power tools to assemble parts, calibrate systems, and ensure quality standards are met, usually in a, manufacturing or heavy-duty repair shop setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mechanical Assembly & Fabrication: Assemble heavy truck components like pumps, plumbing, tanks, structural aluminum and steel, generators, motors and more, etc. Bolt, screw, or clip parts together to form subassemblies like chassis, engines, steering columns, and axle units.

System Installation and Testing: Installs and connects complex systems, troubleshoot, and calibrate plumbing and electrical systems.

Quality Control: Conducts functional tests and leak tests, inspects finished assemblies, verify dimensions, and performs test runs to ensure proper functionality and cleanliness.

Tools and Equipment Operation: Operates forklift and uses a variety of hand and power tools, including impacts, drills, hammers, wrenches, and saws for building large assemblies.

Blueprint Reading: Interprets technical drawings and schematics when applicable to ensure parts are positioned and secured to exact specifications.

Documentation: Maintain records of inspections and maintenance.

And all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Education: High school diploma or GED is required. Advanced technician roles may require a vocational or technical school certificate.

Experience: Experience with welding, electrical, and heavy-duty mechanical assembly is preferred

Skills: Some ability to read and/or understand blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications.

CDL preferred; not required.

Technical Aptitude: Strong understanding of heavy mobile equipment, metal assembly techniques, and basic plumbing/electronics.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts (8-10 hours), lift up to 50-65 lbs regularly, and work in various positions like crouching or kneeling.

Manual Dexterity: High level of hand-eye coordination for handling small components and operating precision measuring devices like calipers and micrometers.

Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication skills help individuals excel in this hands-on, collaborative environment. These skills and qualities ensure precise assembly, maintain product quality, and promote efficient workflow in a manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

Frequently involves working in noisy, fast-paced, and industrial, environment requiring safety gear like ear protection, steel-toed boots and safety glasses.