What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician position at Xos, Inc.?
Drive the Future with Xos
Xos (NASDAQ: XOS), is a technology company and electric truck manufacturer on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. We design and build state-of-the-art electric vehicles, develop advanced fleet management software, and create charging solutions that make fleet electrification seamless and cost-efficient.
At Xos, we're problem-solvers, innovators, and go-getters, working together to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the movement shaping the next generation of commercial transportation.
The Role
At Xos, we're dedicated to delivering high-quality vehicles to our customers and we're looking for Assembly Technicians who share our commitment to innovation and excellence. As an Assembly Technician, you'll be responsible for assembling and installing a variety of chassis components and systems, ensuring every Xos vehicle meets our standards for quality and performance. Your mechanical expertise, keen attention to detail, and strong focus on safety will be key to helping us meet our production goals.
The ideal candidate is passionate about commercial vehicles and excited to play a hands-on role in the Xos manufacturing process.
Responsibilities
- Perform chassis assembly tasks according to production specifications and guidelines. This includes installing mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, ensuring functionality and Xos quality standards are met.
- Install chassis components: transmission, suspension systems, brakes, steering systems and other mechanical components
- Connect electrical wiring, harnesses and sensors, ensuring proper integration and functionality of electrical systems.
- Conduct thorough inspections of assembled components to identify and rectify any assembly or component issues. Maintain high quality standards throughout the assembly process
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or other assembly-related problems using appropriate tools and techniques
- Accurately complete assembly reports, work orders, and other production-related documentation
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
- Continuous improvement; suggest and implement process improvements to enhance assembly efficiency, quality, and productivity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, manufacturing, to optimize production processes and resolve issues
- Perform routine equipment maintenance tasks on assembly equipment and tools to ensure their proper functioning.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional technical certifications or vocational training in automotive or manufacturing or related field is advantageous
- Prior experience in vehicle assembly, manufacturing, or related mechanical field is preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and other assembly equipment
- High attention to detail
- Strong problem solving skills to diagnose and resolve assembly related issues effectively
- Commitment to maintain a safe working environment and adhering to safety protocols and guidelines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new assembly techniques and production processes
- Efficient time management skills to meet production targets and deadlines
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Must be available to work 1st shift
- Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods of time. The role also requires regular use of hands and fingers to handle tools, components, and various equipment. Employees must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Work may be performed in various positions and under chassis, often in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
Benefits & Perks
Xos is a people-focused company—we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and perks designed to support their well-being and professional growth. We continually evaluate and expand our offerings to best serve our team.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision - Coverage for you and your family, with PPO and HMO (California) plans available. We offer plans with 100% covered employee premiums. Employees can also enroll in a variety of voluntary ancillary benefits to further support their needs.
- HSA & FSA Plans - Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified healthcare expenses.
- PTO - Accrue vacation time over time, with additional days earned as your tenure grows, plus sick time and paid holidays!
- Betterment 401(k) - Save for retirement with our employer-sponsored plan through Betterment.
- Pet Insurance - Coverage for your furry friends to keep them healthy and happy!
- Additional opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in your career, just to name a few!
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Our benefits continue to evolve to best support our team's well-being and success.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Xos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Xos provides equal access to services and employment to all qualified persons. For applicants with disabilities or limitations, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process, please email us at support@xostrucks.com
Candidate Data Privacy
This notice describes how Xos (as used in this Notice, the terms "Company," "Xos," "we," "our," or "us" in this Notice refers to Xos, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates, who may handle your candidacy and application for employment) may collect, process, and use your personal data in connection with the recruitment process when you apply for a position.
Xos may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in the recruitment process ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Xos may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Xos may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform duties, including individuals on our People Operations Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Xos affiliates; and (iii) Xos's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Where permitted by applicable law, Xos may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Profile Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Notice to Recruitment Services
Xos is not accepting applications from third-party recruitment services at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job postings will not be subject to any referral or placement fees unless a written agreement is in place with Xos for the specific job opportunity.
