Production Assembler - 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm

Location: Winslow, Maine

Company Overview:

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.

Position Summary:

Prep trailer: wiring, grommets, lights, and decals. Move trailers either as a team or with a hoist. Test lighting, check the whole alignment for axle and tongue, and attach fenders, hardware bag, and axle. Follow instructions as to assembly methods. Alert to visually detect obvious defects. Work is given close supervision, inspection, and check; instructions and guidance are provided on new work, procedural variations, and difficulties. Follows the directives of the Line Leader in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.

Trailer Assembler Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads job order and blueprint specifications.
• Assembles quality trailers and axles (wiring trailers, putting fenders and axles on trailers, applying company logo, stacking trailers, bunk assembly, axle and bow assembly, etc.) and examines connections for correct fit while meeting quality and quantity standards; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verifies specifications by inspecting the completed product.
• Responsible for the safety of the equipment he/she is using. Responsible for notifying the supervisor/manager or lead person of the need for equipment repairs.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of bar code procedures and job orders.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Recognize obvious defective or damaged parts, incorrect sizes, faulty workmanship, and general quality. Double-check check job order to the finished product.
• Must be able to follow directives and procedures and complete paperwork.
• Demonstrate timely communication of needed supplies.
• Ensure no material is used or moved unless it has a part number on it.
• All counts must be consistently accurate.
• The work area must be maintained as clean and organized.
• Work in compliance with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards by company's policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Supports all Continuous Improvement initiatives

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to read a tape measure, follow a job order, and use basic hand tools (panel saw, skill saw, screw gun, drill, and hand tools).
• Good math skills are necessary. Must be able to give accurate counts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Prefer direct experience working as part of a team.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Carpentry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)