Assembly Technician- 1st Shift

New Flyer

Applications Closed

Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

St. Cloud, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

This role involves performing all required assemblies and installations on transit coaches according to assembly instructions and blueprint specifications within a designated production line area. The technician must ensure quality and consistency in their work while maintaining a clean and safe workstation.

We are looking for an Assembly Technician to perform installations and assemblies on coaches, following blueprints and instructions. You should have experience with hand and power tools, measuring equipment, and a strong mechanical aptitude, plus the ability to work in a team and manage your time effectively.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Assembly

Installation

Blueprint Specifications

Parts Lists

Quality Assurance

Hand Tools

Air Tools

Measurement Tools

Basic Math

Mechanical Aptitude

Team Player

Self-Starter

Time Management

Reading Instructions

Repetitive Tasks

Safety Compliance

Job Description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

This position is responsible for all required assemblies and installations on coaches while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Hours of this position are Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00pm

Any OT would be on Saturday.

CORE Training would be first two- weeks- Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

What You Will Do:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Have working knowledge of hand and air tools. Employee is regularly exposed to vibration and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
  • 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.
  • Be able to bend, stoop, and reach.  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 workstation is kept clean and in safe working condition.
  • Be present on the job to perform the assigned duties and be able to work overtime which is often required to meet production schedules.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

  • Past experience with small hand and power tools repetitively, as well as measuring equipment and tools.
  • Blueprint experience is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and follow intermediate measurements and instructions with a strong mechanical aptitude.
  • 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.
  • Starting wage of $26.40 per hour/ $54,912 annually
  • Immediate benefit eligibility
  • 13 paid holidays plus vacation time
  • 401(k) program with generous company match
  • Ongoing training in a continuous learning environment
  • Advancement opportunities with a growing leader in zero-emission transit
  • Be part of a team leading the electrification of mass mobility

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. Learn more at newflyer.com, nfigroup.com, and YouTube – We Move People.

New Flyer

About New Flyer: New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com. About NFI Group: Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. With 8,200 team members in nine countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, and www.nfi.parts.

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