Vocational Trainee Program: Remanufacturing/Reconfiguration (Fall 2025)
Shippensburg, PA, US, 17257
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
About this Role
The Vocational Trainee role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to support/promote the student's career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The vocational trainee experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group by working on important and innovative projects. Vocational Trainee positions are structured learning experiences where students and our full-time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. This allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Construction Equipment.
This Vocational Trainee position will be supporting either our Remanufacturing or Reconfiguration department with either new or used equipment that needs to be disassembled and rebuilt.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform diversified assembly operations required to assemble various sizes and models of construction equipment. Work involves the assembly of complete machines, machine sections, or sub-assemblies, as assigned. Also included is the collaboration to diagnose malfunctions or difficulties concerned with the mechanical aspect of the unit under erection, its hydraulic systems, ignition or control circuits
- Receive direction from the Manager and the daily work assignments from the Team Leader. Work from complex drawings, work instructions, build of material sheets, material lists, and specifications to plan assembly operations while ensuring conformity to specification
- Interpret drawings to verify material requirement and plan efficient sequence of operations. Fit, adjust, and align components, such as gears, shafts, keys and bearings
- Assemble complete machines or sub-assembly as zones are assigned
- Conduct running and performance tests. Diagnose malfunctions, dismantle, clean, and inspect for damage or distortion after running tests. Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
- Detect and report faulty operation, defective material, questionable drawing requirements, and unusual conditions to proper authority. Maintain working area in neat and orderly conditions as set for by 5s standards daily
- Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
- Follow policies and procedures, support organization’s goals
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor one's own work to ensure quality
Education Requirements
Soft Skills:
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit
- Pursue training and development opportunities
- Inspire the trust of others, work with integrity and ethically
- Treat others with respect and consideration
Skills / Experience Required:
- Student must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Assembly-related field
- Student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- Must be at least 17 years of age
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.
Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg