INTRODUCTION: This position reports to Assembly Supervisor. It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities.
ASSEMBLER – Performs functions associated with the assembly of Fifth Wheels and Stationary Mounts.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Include one or all, but are not limited to:
a) Assembly of fifth wheels and stationary mounts.
b) Grinding
c) Operate in compliance with Basic Processes and Work Instructions.
d) Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
a) Ability to work with hand tools, mechanical tools and various equipment accurately and safely.
b) Ability to read and write legible for inventory counts and labeling.
c) Ability to work and communicate accurately with solid factual information.
d) Must be an effective team member with fellow employees and follow direction from area lead and supervision.
e) Ability to gain knowledge of company products. Comply with quality, environmental, safety and JOST company policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Work is generally performed in a production plant 100% of time.
b) While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly; stand, walk, reach, bend, twist and occasionally will be required to stoop, kneel, lift, pull or move objects of 50 pounds or less with or without assistance.
JOST International designs and manufactures fifth wheels, landing gear, kingpins, turntables, hydraulic cylinders, and aerodynamic devices for the road transportation market from two manufacturing plants and distribution centers in North America. Our corporate headquarters in Grand Haven, Michigan also serves as the manufacturing facility for our landing gear and king pin product lines which operates under third party ISO9001 certification. We manufacture our fifth wheel product line in Greeneville, Tennessee and have been awarded certifications in TS16949 as well as ISO14000, which are outlined in our Environmental Policy.
