Description:
At STER Seating we believe every seat is an opportunity to improve the passenger experience. That’s why we are dedicated to producing seating solutions that make public transportation safer, more comfortable, and more efficient. Our team is dedicated to pushing boundaries, improving passenger comfort, and enhancing transit safety worldwide. With decades of expertise and a true commitment to excellence, we bring together skilled engineers, passionate designers, and dedicated support staff who all share a vision for the future of public transportation.
The Manufacturing Production Assistant Assembles bus seats in accordance with blueprints and instructions. The assembler may work in any area of production: building seats to packing them for shipment. This person needs to have hand-eye coordination, used hand tools, read a tape measure. Should follow standards and customer specifications. Hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Medical Benefits available, the first of the month, following start date. Following a successful 90-day probationary period, you will be eligible to participate in 401k with a company match to 4%.

Responsibilities:

• Follows OSHA and FSC rules and regulations for safety.
• Wears typical protection gear in an environment that contain dust, odors and noise.
• Works well under pressure.
• Reads orders and follow blueprint instructions.
• Builds assemblies to specified bill of materials (BOM).
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools to assemble seat.
• Obtain parts for assembly by way of blueprint, picklist and/or order.
• Inspects assembled seat and complete an inspection sheet.
• Delivers completed seat to the packing department.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborates with other team members to resolve issues and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Assists in audits and quality improvement initiatives to maintain and enhance the quality system.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Willing to do overtime and weekends, when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing quality control or inspection role; experience in vehicle assembly, aerospace, or heavy equipment a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. The assembler needs to have hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect product irregularities.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and report generation.
• Knowledge of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination for inspections.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Follows OSHA and FSC rules and regulations for safety.
• Wears typical protection gear in an environment that contain dust, odors and noise.
• Works well under pressure.
• Reads orders and follow blueprint instructions.
• Builds assemblies to specified bill of materials (BOM).
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools to assemble seat.
• Obtain parts for assembly by way of blueprint, picklist and/or order.
• Inspects assembled seat and complete an inspection sheet.
• Delivers completed seat to the packing department.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborates with other team members to resolve issues and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Assists in audits and quality improvement initiatives to maintain and enhance the quality system.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Willing to do overtime and weekends, when needed