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Job Title: Upfit Assembler (1st Shift)
Starting Pay: $18.50/hr+ (Based on Experience)
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Location: 8300 NE Underground Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, 64161
Position Summary:
The Assembler is responsible for the assembly and installation of customer-specified products into commercial and fleet vehicles. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions to ensure high-quality installations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform sub-assembly and pre-assembly of steel cabinets, partitions, ladder racks, and related components.
- Install sub-assembled or purchased items into vehicles.
- Conduct pre-assembly and installation of electrical components and alarms as required.
- Prepare and assemble items for shipment.
- Inspect parts and assemblies for quality and accuracy.
- Perform final cleanup of completed vehicles.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assemble and install interior and exterior vehicle components.
- Follow wiring diagrams, schematics, and written instructions for electrical installations.
- Meet reasonable production standards for sub-assembly and line assignments.
- Maintain high-quality standards throughout all tasks.
- Complete required forms, documentation, and records accurately.
- Operate motor vehicles as needed (if applicable).
- Recycle materials according to company guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by practicing good housekeeping.
- Adapt to changing priorities and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
- Minimum of 3 months of experience in a related field (manufacturing, assembly, production, or construction preferred).
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Proficient in English (written and verbal).
- Ability to complete and maintain accurate records and forms.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, twisting, and overhead work.
- Ability to lie prone and remain physically active for extended periods.
- Regular standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Use of hand-held power tools such as drills, impact guns, ratchets, and rivet guns.
- Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs with or without assistance.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects of various sizes.
Benefits Package (Eligible 1st of the month after only 30 days of service):
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation, PTO, and 10 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, assembly, production, or construction tend to excel in this position.
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