Finals Assembler

The Company:

The Volvo Construction Equipment Haulers Ltd. site located in Motherwell, Scotland, designs and manufactures Rigid & Articulated Trucks for distribution around the globe. The company is part of Volvo Construction Equipment and the site has manufactured trucks for over 70 years.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the main purpose of this role is to perform fault finding, diagnostic and repair service on all machines using fault finding software. Can also perform a variety of line assembly operations related to truck assembly using air/power tools and hand tools and ensures that all phases of manufacturing activities are performed in a safe manner and in compliance with both internal policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Position, assemble and secure parts according to standard procedures specified tolerances, and assembly graphics.
• Operate equipment such as: Overhead crane, grinder, impact / impulse tools, hydraulic press and hand tools to aid in assembly
• Inspect all parts for cleanliness and flaws. If flaws exist, completes Nonconforming Material Report.
• Perform fault finding service using diagnostic software; i.e. IFM hydraulic programmes which monitor hydraulics faults; also assess electrics, cooling systems, engine, brakes, speeds and pressures etc.
• Carry out repairs on any given faults
• Assist inspection team members to fix any diagnostics faults that show up during testing.
• Keep Team Leader advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Utilize and embrace lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned; e.g. driving truck onto transporter truck; block off machines before testing
• Attend internal and external training as required

Experience and Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence

• Time served or completion of Modern Apprenticeship

• Good manual dexterity and ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to read standard operating procedures, technical drawings and instructions, and work orders
• Ability to read diagnostic plans for our product range
• Able to gather and analyze relevant information and coordinate work with other team members.
• Contributes information and ideas to development of project plans.
• Influences how own work assignments are completed. Some creativity in accomplishing assignments and use of discretion and independent judgment required.
• Work requires analysis using established procedures to solve routine problems.
  Excellent communication skills.
• Essential experience of working on our products if an internal appointment

Other Information

• The above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role. We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.

• Volvo Group are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and promotes inclusion.  If you have any support needs, please inform the HR dept to consider reasonable adjustments.