What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler - 1st Shift position at New Flyer?
Assembler - 1st Shift
Shepherdsville, KY
Full-Time and Onsite
New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90 year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all required assemblies and installations on coaches while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Perform high-quality and consistent installations and assemblies within your assigned job classification and designated work area.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation at all times.
- Work in an environment that may include regular exposure to vibration and occasional proximity to moving mechanical equipment.
- Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team.
- Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned to support departmental and production needs.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Knowledge of line installations, bench components, and assembly processes related to the assigned job classification.
- Ability to perform all installations and assemblies required within the designated job classification and work area.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, and written instructions, and build components or assemblies according to those specifications.
- Proficient with hand tools, air tools, and various other equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to use measuring tools to complete precise and accurate work.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (75 lbs. with assistance), perform repetitive movements (bending, kneeling, crouching), and work on elevated surfaces or confined spaces.
- Must be able to stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods (up to 10 hours).
- Maintain regular work schedule and work overtime as needed to support production schedules.
- Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility.
- Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401K with generous company match
- Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
- Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
- Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
Hourly Wage Rate: $21.45/hr
Standard Hours: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm
OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
New Flyer is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.