Job Description:

The Assembly Technician Apprentice is responsible for learning and practicing quality workmanship while assembling subassemblies or parts of subassemblies to the main machine, combine or header.

• Responsible for assemble subassemblies or parts of subassemblies to the main machine, combine or header, while verifying own workmanship and readily correcting any assembly and/or minor fit up problems and using best judgement to avoid excessive spoilage.
• Assists with the training and instruction of new co-workers within COL and HR guidelines.
• Provides assistance in planning assembly procedures and administers the completion of a machine.
• Conducts final functional tests to verify that the assembled unit operates properly and that a high quality product is delivered to the customer.
• Regularly reports shop floor related items to the data system as required.
• Responsible to keep work area clutter free and tools in assigned area clean and orderly at all times.
• Adheres to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follows and supports compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations and standards.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

Your profile:

• Minimum of high school degree or equivalent; additional training and college education is desirable.
• Acceptance into Metropolitan Community College is required
• An apprentice must be at least 18 years of age, except where a higher age is required by law, and must be employed to learn an apprenticeable occupation.
• Ability to read or learn and accurately interpret blueprints, technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to fit, align and adjust assembly work to fulfill very close tolerances and strict inspection requirements preferred.
• Proven ability, as demonstrated through previous experience, to skillfully use all tools, machinery and equipment necessary for assembly work, including torque tools and electronic adjusting, diagnosis and test equipment preferred.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Farm background and previous large equipment driving experience desirable.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to perform simple shop mathematics.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and handle a high volume workload in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Full Time Benefits Package Includes:

• Premium free health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability;
• Competitive paid time off;
• 401(k) with a generous company match;
• Retirement Readiness Program;
• Company-Paid Life Insurance;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Dependent Care Resources Program;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health;
• Wellness Programs including weight loss, diabetes management, and high blood pressure management;
• Legal & Financial Services;
• Fun & Safe Environment