General Assembler

Description

General Assembler

Job Category: Assembly 

Location: South Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Production Supervisor 

Company Description

GreenPower Motor Company, Inc. (GreenPower) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector.

Brief Description

A General Assembler performs parts and material installation and assembly tasks per written and verbal work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs installations and assembles parts according to special written work instructions, routings, blueprints and verbal directives.
• Cleans, assembles, disassembles and replaces parts as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment and optimizes space utilization.
• Communicates and cooperates with supervisors and coworkers.
• Operates and maintains shop equipment.
• Follows quality service standards and complies with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Keeps production supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

•  High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Reading and basic math skills; ability to understand verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Skilled in use of hand tools, shop tools, equipment and measuring devices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures; machinery and forklift experience are preferred.
• Manufacturing and/or automotive experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Willingness to attend  education training and classes.
• Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and crawl.
• Frequent use of hand tools and materials which may create repetitive hand motion.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs.; frequently lift and move up to 30 lbs., and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to see and adjust visual focus both up-close and at a distance; position requires peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to see and distinguish colors.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  Work Environment

• Exposure to high levels of noise.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots and hardhats.
• Required to drive and may at times work outdoors.
• Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

 GreenPower Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ancestry, disability status, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and a resume by email to [email protected].

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

Education & Training:

Qualified candidates will receive on the job training and will be required to attend education and training classes at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Compensation for this position will be in the range of $18 TO $20 per hour. Qualified candidates will be paid for a 40-hour work week, working four, 10-hour shifts while attending classes at BridgeValley on either Mondays or Fridays. GreenPower offers benefits including health/dental/vision/prescription drug plan, flexible benefits plan, 401(K) retirement savings plan, life and disability benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.