Assembly Operator

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Assembly Operator at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employee will be working on a team while assembling parts on an axle assembly line, in a fast-paced environment.
More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following:

• Builds axles through different processes including
• Feeding, stripping, hand twisting, crimping, and heat shrinking wires.
• Fastening brakes using an impact wrench
• Installing hubs by clipping wires and torquing nuts
• Placing clips and testing brakes on Spindle nut runner
• Installing and checking springs and hardware
• Installing caps using an impact gun, inserting the plug, tightening the nuts with a nut runner
• Moving axle to staging area by using a forklift and other material handling equipment
• Verifying shop orders and paint certification marks
• Stacking and banding axles to prepare for shipment.
• Lifting up to 35 pounds. Standing, reaching, balancing, stretching lower extremities constantly. Frequent grasping, pinching and fine manipulation. Occasionally bending and squatting.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Great communication skills.

Collaborative, safety conscious team player.

Prior manufacturing experience working on assembly line preferred, not required.

Hand tool experience is a plus – grease gun, torque setter, air hammer, impact gun, heat gun, tape measure, wire strippers, pneumatic crimper, nut driver, nut runner gun.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalency preferred, but not required

We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.