Assembly Technician - 2nd Shift

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 - Thursday, 4:00pm - 2:30am. Any OT would be on Friday. MUST be able to train on 1st shift, M-F from 8:00am - 4:30pm for the first two weeks.

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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. 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Consistent work history - no job jumping or gaps of employment. Please submit your up-to-date resume when applying.
• Past experience with small hand and power tools repetitively, as well as measuring equipment and tools.
• Blueprint experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing is a must.
• 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.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $25.51 per hour + $1.75 shift differential per union contract
• Immediate benefit eligibility
• $200 boot allowance
• 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.