Assembler

Join Manitou Group

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a "One United Team" focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

General Accountability

This position will perform a variety of tasks related to the assembly details in the production process of heavy and large mechanical products per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.

Shifts Available: 1st Shift Monday-Thursday 5a-3:30p or 2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 3:15p-1:45a (15% shift differential on 2nd Shift)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Work without close supervision
• Contact the Maintenance Department to get equipment repaired when necessary.
• Ability and willingness to take on additional assignments as requested by management.
• Check results for conformance to print and / or specifications and make necessary corrections.
• Work with coworkers in a polite and courteous manner, providing cross training as needed.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely and independently or as a team.
• Must be able to stand on concrete for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand, climb, crawl, bend and utilize multiple tools including but not limited to power tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Expectations for Advancement Purpose

• Level I

  • Must meet and exceed the above duties and responsibilities
  • Able to work independently in a work cell.
  • Consistently uses and refers to Work Instructions to ensure high quality.
  • Able to use power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Keeps the work area clean and orderly.
  • Communicates effectively with CMT and Supervisor.
  • Properly scan all parts into the operating system

• Level II

  • All duties of Level I in addition to:
  • Cross-trained in a minimum of 4 work cells, or able to perform specialized functions unique to a small number of employees.
  • Attendance has not exceeded "five (5)" pts
  • Offers solutions to problems in the work area.

• Level III

  • All duties of Level I and II in addition to:
  • Cross-trained in a minimum of 10 work cells, or able to perform specialized functions unique to a small number of employees.
  • Knowledge of operating systems.
  • Ability to train new employees.
  • Participates in problem solving activities with leadership teams.

Experience

• Preferred manufacturing experience
• Must be a self-starter, team player and have the ability to multitask.
• Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Suggest and implement improvements. Follow up on details. Seek out productive work when assignments are completed. Actively participate in continuous improvement for our products and process to better serve our customers and improve the overall profitability.

Education

• High School or GED preferred

What Does Manitou Group Offer?

• Base Pay starts at $21.50 per hour (plus 15% shift differential if on 2nd shift), plus a potential annual bonus based no performance metrics
• Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Yankton, South Dakota
• Travel Requirements – no travel required
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.