• Manufacturing Assembler

    Great Dane LLC • Brazil, IN 47834

    Job #2815623845

  • Overview:

    THE DETAILS

    • Monday-Thursday
    • 1st & 2nd shift available
    • Available overtime
    • Great Benefits including 401K & Pension!
    • $2/hour night shift premium
    • previous experience in heavy industrial environment a plus

    THE ROLE

    At Great Dane, we rely on

    makers

    and

    we’re

    calling on them to join our expanding team

    . The

    time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry. 

    The Position: An Assembler performs multiple tasks using a variety of hand-held pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipment. Also, Assemblers build component assemblies, as well as install and assemble semi-trailers on a production line. Specific duties may vary from department to department. Functions also vary within the department based on the specific tasks and types of materials to be assembled as directed by the team leader or supervisor.

    Responsibilities:

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    • Operates various handheld pneumatic and electric power tools and other machinery including drills, drivers (screws and other fasteners), riveters (pistol grip, pop riveters, mashers, and squeezers), impact wrenches, nut-runners, saws, and grinders.

    • Works with various building materials including steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, composites, small fasteners and fittings, adhesives, and oil-based products. 

    • Supplies area with these materials using an overhead crane, forklift, hand / powered carts or carrying materials by hand.

    • Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. 

    • Observes all safety and security procedures. 

    • Performs other routine duties as necessary. 

    Qualifications:

    YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

    • Employee must be able to use pneumatic power tools and equipment of all types.

    • Employee must be able to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.

    • Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description. 

    • Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies. 

    • The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a way they meet or exceed the required production level.

    • The quantity of units, parts, assemblies and/ or installations that is expected will vary with the process being performed, customer specification, volume, and location. 

    • Trailer Builder must inspect his/her product as instructed by standard operating procedures.

    • Aptitude to learn and retain new information and follow instructions

    • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. 

    • Ability to communicate effectively in English.

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Office and plant environment.

    • lifting, standing, bending, walking.

    • Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 10 hours a day

      . Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp,

      stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push, and pull.

    • Ability to do heavy lifting

      (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in a 10 hour shift

    • Ability to maneuver large parts

      and assemblies (up to 180 pounds) by pushing

      , pulling, and flipping them into place. 

    • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness. 

    • The employer will

      make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

    ABOUT GREAT DANE

    With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has

    established

    itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime. 

    WHY WORK FOR US?

    Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you. 

    Our culture is

    comprised

    of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion.

    Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

    BENEFITS OVERVIEW

    • Competitive compensation 

    • Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.

    • Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match. 

    • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Paid holidays and vacation

    • And more!

    Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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