Mechanical Assembler

Join our Toyota Heavy Duty Team as an Assembler!

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Assembler who brings enthusiasm, energy, and expertise to the table. In this role, you will assist layout and constructing various product assemblies with minimal supervision according to blueprints or specifications, using a variety of portable or hand tools, while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work as part of a production team to assemble forklifts
• Perform close-tolerance hand work and diagnose improper mechanical assembly or operation
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, instructions, diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Assemble sheet metal, mechanical components, hydraulic equipment, electrical components, and pumps
• Inspect and test assembled parts and equipment for fit, performance, and compliance
• Complete production and quality documentation
• Use hand-held tools such as pneumatic and battery-operated impact and drill guns
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet established standards

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years of mechanical assembly experience in a production environment
• Experience assembling mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and assembly drawings
• Strong manual dexterity to assemble parts quickly and accurately
• Required vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively and read, write, and speak English clearly
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening
• Authorized to work in the United States

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience performing root cause analysis and assisting with problem-solving
• Ability to assist engineering with process improvements and corrective actions
• Experience developing proper assembly methods and optimizing workflow layouts
• Ability to assist in the design and build of tools or recommend process and equipment improvements
• Proven ability to optimize manpower, equipment, and materials for efficiency and timeliness

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role, located at our East Chicago, IN facility, which is ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

What Your Benefits Package Will Look Like:

Wage - $20.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401k match up to 6%
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/toyota-heavy-duty-careers