Assembly Technician (New Wage!)

Are you ready to join a company that has been creating mass mobility solutions for more than 90 years? At New Flyer (NFI Group), we are looking for energetic, innovative, and talented individuals who are as passionate as we are about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. Join us as we continue advancing innovation and sustainable transit solutions that connect people with places! Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, MN is actively hiring Assembly Technicians on 1st (6:30am 3pm) and 2nd shift (4pm-12:30am) for our local production teams. Interested? Keep reading

ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN SUMMARY:

As a part of the Production Team, an Assembly Technician will be responsible for all required assemblies and installations on heavy-duty transit buses in the assigned work area on the production line, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

WHAT AN ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN DOES:

• Performs all installations and/or assemblies within a specified work area on the production line.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by reviewing assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• Ensures quality and consistency in installations and/or assemblies within a specified work area.
• Must be able to work from blueprints, process sheets, and/or written instructions, then build to those specifications while utilizing measurement tools and basic math skills.
• Must have working knowledge of hand and air tools. Employee is regularly exposed to vibration, and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach. Must be able to climb up and down, as well as work using a ladder. Employee will go extended periods of time standing and performing repetitive tasks
• Ensure work station is kept clean and in safe working condition
• Must be present on the job to perform the assigned duties and be able to work overtime which is often required to meet production schedules
• Must perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Ability to use small hand and power tools repetitively, as well as measuring equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and follow intermediate measurements and instructions with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter and be able to work in a team setting.
• Good communication skills, ability to work with little supervision, with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work on either 1st or 2nd shift

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Compensation | Earn $23.29 per hour to start on 1st shift. Plus, $1.75/hr shift premium for 2nd shift.
• Employment Benefits | Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance. We also have 12 paid holidays and vacation, 401k with a generous company match, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary-term life insurance, employer-paid short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident benefits, and an allowance for safety boot/shoes…just to name a few. A waiting period for benefits may apply and only full-time employees are eligible.
• Top Workplace | New Flyer has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020, and this is the tenth time we’ve earned the award.
• Work and Play | Employee-led social committees organize numerous events throughout the year, including: summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Continuing Education | Ongoing employee development is organized through a variety of in-house training initiatives, along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

APPLY FOR OUR ASSEMBLY TECHINICAN ROLE

Does our opportunity fit with your skills and pay needs? What are you waiting for…apply now and become a part of the New Flyer team! If you have questions about the Assembly Tech position, please reach out to our recruiting team directly at 320-253-4473 or click Apply Now and fill out our quick online application and a recruiter from our team will contact you with additional details and next steps in our hiring process!

Don’t settle for a job when you can build an impactful and exciting career with New Flyer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.29 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person