Assembler - 1st Shift

Production Assembler

ALCOM's impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we've expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs.

Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don't just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs.

At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

The Production Assembler is responsible for performing all tasks involved in the production of aluminum trailers. This includes measuring, cutting, and drilling of aluminum, plywood, and skins. All Production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of Production. Position offers job training. Training may include shop print reading, light assembly, and aluminum welding. Job requirements are close to residential and commercial carpentry and construction trade type of work and require some mechanical aptitude, good hand-eye coordination, while using diverse types of shop equipment and cordless power hand tools.

Functions and responsibilities include:

• Assembles different facets of a trailer, including but not limited to interior trim, fenders, rough or finished wiring, and framing, following the work order. Balances productivity with quality and safety.
• Reads and follows blueprints and work orders, ensuring a quality product that meets customer demands; performs work as assigned by the line supervisor.
• Obtains raw materials from Material Handlers. Cut material in accordance with specifications on the cut list.
• Notifies supervisor of any mechanical or material issues, including but not limited to defects in material, damage to the trailer, and deviations from work order.
• Ensures that the finished product meets quality expectations. Strives for the highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of "good enough is never good enough."
• Maintains a clean and safe work area; works to reduce scrap, returns unused materials to the proper area, and disposes of waste properly.
• Follows all safety procedures, wears protective equipment (PPE), and reports any accidents or near misses to the supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Desired education/experience:

• Minimum: hands-on experience working with a variety of power tools
• Previous experience working in manufacturing or construction is helpful; however, on-the-job training may be provided.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to work quickly without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Must have a keen understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to measure and cut accurately.
• Must possess the ability to creatively think and solve problems.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Physical and environmental requirements:

• Standing – up to 100%
• Walking – up to 50%
• Pushing and pulling – up to fifty pounds occasionally
• Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift
  • 5-25 pounds constantly
  • Fifty pounds frequently
  • 100 pounds occasionally as a team lift
• Bending – up to 30%
• Climbing ladders – approximately 10%
• Crouching – up to 40%
• Kneeling – Limited
• Sight with the ability to distinguish cut lines.
• Above average coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot, and balance.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers with average repetition
• Average endurance

What we are looking for:

• Reliability
• Team Player
• Physical Stamina

Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job-by-job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job-related communications, and are otherwise welcome to speak their native language or another language in the workplace.

1st Shift: 7:00am–5:30pm, Mon–Thurs Currently Working OT Fridays 7:00am until production is met, usually until 12:00pm