Overview:

To build front and rear dressed axles for Freightliner. Axles, including brakes, must be built according to the schedule and in time to satisfy the customer’s delivery requirements.  Job will include sub-assembling and complete assembling front and rear dressed axles.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Assemble parts by using torque guns and/or hand tools.
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following department and plant safety regulations and wearing proper protective equipment.
• Pull parts for use in production by reading work order and obtaining parts from properly labeled bins, crates or boxes.
• Assure parts meet quality specs by using visual inspection and reading various gages.
• Work as a team with other Dressed Axle Technicians to produce a quality product in a safe and efficient manner.
• Apply parts to fully construct dressed axles by following written work instructions and/or properly demonstrated techniques as shown by trainers.
• Add grease and/or oil to products by operating automatic greasing/oiling guns.
• Look up parts and other specifications by entering data into a computer to obtain the correct information.

• Troubleshoot work-related problems by discussing issues with other dressed axle technicians or the line leader.
• Assure questionable parts are okay by looking at pictures included with work instructions.
• Perform other duties assigned by line leader.
• Verify truck number by checking tag on axle for proper information.
• Assure job tasks for production line are completed by signing off on zone duty.
• Label non-conforming products by filling out tags and placing on defective parts and placing in proper location.
• Sign off conforming parts on AQAR.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must have at least six months of manufacturing experience or related education.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Constant standing and movement (bending, stooping, lifting) to perform the various functions required to assemble front and rear axles and brake components.
• Use of overhead hoist or lift truck will be required in making some set ups as well as the use of air tools.
• Exercise sound judgment in reacting to problems inherent to the process.
• Repetitive manipulation of components in excess of 25 pounds may be required.

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.