Are you a hands-on individual with mechanical skills and a strong work ethic? We are looking for dependable and detail-oriented individuals to assist in the assembly and manufacturing of trailers. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, tools, and takes pride in quality workmanship. This position will work with a team to apply the skins (exterior siding) on steel and aluminum enclosed trailers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Following health and safety rules
- Wear personal protective equipment
- Read and correctly interpret work orders
- Verify prior department’s work has been completed satisfactorily according to specs
- Measure for divider stripes, spoilers, and corners to ensure smooth installation
- Inspect aluminum skins for defects prior to installation
- Apply double sided tape to underside of skin by specs
- Operate saw or shear to cut skins as adjustments are needed
- Apply permanent adhesive in straight lines on appropriate frame structure for each model
- Install skins vertically plumb and square with appropriate overlap for each configuration, seat tape, and roll gently
- Scuff panels at overlaps, corners, and divider strips for proper adhesive grip
- Measure, mark, and apply corner trim and nose components
- Clean all excess adhesive from frames and skins prior to advancing unit to the next station
- Inspect aluminum skins for defects after installation and before advancing unit to the next station.
- Store tools and material in proper locations when not in use
- Maintain clean shop floor between units and at the end of shift
Required Skill/Abilities:
- Use various power and hand tools, experience preferred
- Read and use tape measures
- Willingness to cross-train between departments
- Read and follow work instructions
- Able to work 40-60 hours a week.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- GOOD ATTENDANCE IN REQUIRED!
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and twisting
- Must be able to move up to 75 pounds at a time
Pay starts at $15/hour.
