Finisher/Laborer

As an industry leader in the manufacturing of side dump trailers, SmithCo is looking for a hardworking individual to join our team as a finish laborer. But manufacturing isn’t all we care about. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a comprehensive list of benefits to improve the quality of their lives. If being part of a team like that peaks your interests, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description
The Finish Laborer is responsible for assembling equipment according to blueprints and wiring diagrams partially or completely working at bench or shop floor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs electrical wiring, valves, or hydraulic cylinders.
• Assembles components for trailers.
• Installs air ride suspension systems, ABS brake systems, and related industrial apparatus.
• Mounts tires and aligns suspension systems, applies decals, reflective tape, and applies touch-up paint.
• Places parts in specified relationship to each other according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints.
• Bolts, clips, screws, cements, or otherwise fastens part together.
• Operates machines, such as drill presses, air rivet guns and other air-powered tools.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require.
• Works in a bay where tasks vary as different models arrive to be assembled. Disassembles trailer components such as airbrake systems for maintenance and salvage of parts.
• Installs tires, aligns, and assembles suspension systems.
• Installs electrical systems according to wiring specifications.
• Drills and taps holes in specified locations for mounting of spacer pads.
• Cuts, bends, and forms hydraulic system tubing for installation.
• Connects color-coded wires.
• Solders connections and crimps connectors to wire ends.
• Tests and adjusts electrical assemblies.
• Discusses errors in diagrams or production order with supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly problems.
• Applies decals, paint and striping to meet DOT requirements and finish detail of trailer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanically Inclined
• Ability to Read a Measuring Tape
• Knowledge with air hydraulics and suspension is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 33 pounds
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Forklift, Cotter man platform

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position.
• Hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm, Fridays from 6:00am to 3:30pm and Saturdays as needed from 6:00am to 12:00pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person