Assembly Technician

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

POSITION GOAL:  The purpose of this position is to build or assemble parts that will eventually end up in a New Flyer Metro Transit bus. These parts may include electrical, mechanical, engine and axle finished / sub-assemblies

Starting Pay Rate: $20.99 Hourly Rate:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (list in order of importance)

• Comply with all recognized safety protocols and procedures.
• Must possess knowledge of assemblies relevant to the designated area.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, process sheets, and/or written instructions is essential.
• Should have a working understanding of both hand and air tools.
• Regularly required to lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be capable of bending, stooping, and reaching, as well as standing for extended periods to complete tasks at an ergonomic workstation.
• Employees will frequently be exposed to vibrations and may occasionally work in proximity to moving mechanical components.
• Must be present on-site to execute assigned responsibilities and be available for overtime work.
• Efficiently work with minimal supervision.
• Achieve performance benchmarks established by the company and meet our first-time quality standards.
• Responsible for testing and troubleshooting completed assemblies across all assembly areas.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to achieve outstanding results in a fast-paced team environment requiring strong collaboration and communication.

Physical strength to complete the necessary requirement of the job including repetitive tasks and the capability to lift heavy objects safely.

Experience in using hand tools and power tools.

Familiarity with reading blueprints.

Basic skills in mathematics and measurements, with the ability to measure in both metric and imperial systems.

A positive team player.

Benefits

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive Wages.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• FMLA/Short Term Disability.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

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. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.