What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler Ensamblador position at Stoughton Trailers?
Stoughton Trailers is a wellestablished, industryleading trailer manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a longstanding reputation for quality, safety, and craftsmanship. From initial build to final assembly, our products are designed and built by skilled teams who take pride in their work and the impact it has on customers nationwide.
Position Details:
Schedule: Monday - Thursday
1st Shift: 5:30am - 4:00pm
2nd Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am
Overtime: Required as business needs
What You'll Do -
You will work in a fastpaced manufacturing environment, supporting trailer production through handson assembly tasks while following safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform assembly work across various stages of the trailerbuilding process
- Operate a wide range of hand and power tools, including drills, hammers, needle guns, caulk guns, rivet guns, impact wrenches, huck guns, routers, grinders, and tape measures
- Prepare metal and other surfaces by cleaning components and applying solvents as required
- Apply caulk to required trailer seams and joints to meet quality and sealing standards
- Position, align, and fasten parts using bolts, screws, rivets, and other fasteners
- Assemble subassemblies such as brake hoses, light boxes, axles, air brake systems, nose boxes, wiring harnesses, doors, walls, wheels, and tirerim components
- Drill through aluminum, steel, and wood materials according to specifications
- Perform measurement layouts using blueprints and drawings
- Follow work instructions, process sheets, and company procedures consistently
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
- Meet productivity, quality, and accuracy standards on a consistent basis
- Work collaboratively with team members to support line flow and production goals
- Maintain dependable attendance and work scheduled hours, including mandatory overtime
- Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational needs
What You Bring -
Education & Certifications:
- No formal education required
- No licenses or certifications required
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively
- Comfort working at a steady production pace in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, tape measures, and basic work instructions
- Basic math skills, including measurements and fractions
- Willingness to learn new tasks, tools, and processes
- Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and accountability for quality of work
- Willingness to follow safety rules, instructions, and company policies
Core Competencies:
- Reasoning and understanding work instructions
- Reading and interpreting basic drawings
- Measuring and layout accuracy
- Decision making and problem identification
- Communication and teamwork
Work Environment & Physical Expectations:
This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated on a casebycase basis in accordance with business needs, medical restrictions, and job requirements. Additional details are outlined in the Assembly Physical Demands Checklist.
Tools & Equipment Used:
- Hand and power tools including drills, grinders, rivet guns, impact wrenches, routers, huck guns, and pneumatic equipment
- Drill presses, table saws, and other shop equipment
- Required PPE including safety glasses, steeltoed shoes, hearing protection, and other safety equipment as needed
Why This Role Matters -
Assembler I positions form the backbone of our manufacturing operations. The quality, accuracy, and care you bring to your work directly impact the safety, durability, and performance of our trailers. For individuals interested in building handson skills, contributing to a team, and growing within manufacturing, Assembler I offers a strong starting point with longterm opportunity at Stoughton Trailers.
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Stoughton Trailers is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
Stoughton Trailers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stoughton Trailers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Stoughton Trailers expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Stoughton Trailers employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.