Job Description

Founded in 1961, Stoughton Trailers, LLC is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned manufacturer and top-10 international supplier of semi-truck trailers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of trailers for over-the-road trucking, along with agricultural and specialty transportation equipment, backed by build, finance, rental, and fleet management solutions. Headquartered in Stoughton, WI, the company has grown from a small family business into one of the largest semi-trailer manufacturers in North America.

Job Description

Join the team building the trailers that keep America's freight moving. As an Assembler I, you'll play a hands-on role across the trailer manufacturing process, using hand and power tools to prepare materials, assemble components, install parts, and help bring finished trailers to life. You'll work from blueprints and quality standards to build products you can be proud of, all while working safely and keeping production on track. Don't have experience? We'll train you to grow with our team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, accurately, and within established production expectations.
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Inspect work to ensure the finished product meets quality requirements.
• Contribute to team goals and the production of a high-quality product.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Work mandatory overtime when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES

ESTIMATED TIME

Operate hand and power tools required for the job, including drills, hammers, needle guns, caulk guns, chisels, utility knives, disk sanders, rivet guns, impact wrenches, Huck guns, routers, grinders, and tape measures

25–50%

Position and fasten parts using bolts, screws, rivets, and other fasteners. Assemble components and subassemblies, including brake hoses, light boxes, axles, air brake systems, nose boxes, wiring harnesses, tire and rim assemblies, doors, and walls. Drill through aluminum, steel, and wood as required.

25–50%

Prepare metal surfaces and clean trailer components using approved solvents.

0–30%

Apply caulk to required trailer seams and joints.

Varies

Measure and lay out materials and components according to blueprints and specifications.

Varies

Note: Time allocations are estimates and may vary based on the assigned plant area, production needs, and specific job duties.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Perform each essential job function according to company productivity, safety, and quality requirements.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Read and understand blueprints, tape measures, work instructions, and company documents applicable to the assigned area.
• Perform basic math and measurement calculations.
• Maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and work performance.
• Accept responsibility for work quality and correct errors when identified.
• Communicate ideas and provide appropriate input regarding work methods, blueprints, and production processes.
• Assist the supervisor and other team members as needed.
• Follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Core Competencies

• Reasoning and analysis
• Reading comprehension
• Decision-making
• Measuring
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Accountability
• Teamwork

Training

• Company orientation
• Site-specific safety and job training
• Ongoing job-related training and development

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Please refer to the Assembly Physical Demands Checklist for detailed information regarding the working conditions and physical requirements of this position.

• Tools and Equipment
• Hand drill
• Hammer
• Needle gun
• Caulk gun
• Chisel
• Utility knife
• Disk sander
• Rivet gun
• Impact wrench
• Hydraulic punch
• Huck gun
• Pneumatic squeezer
• Router
• Drill press
• Table saw
• Grinder
• Tape measure

 

Additional Information

This

job description

describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of every duty, responsibility, or qualification associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added, removed, or changed based on business and production needs.

The responsibilities and functions listed above are considered essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. The evaluation may consider the employee’s restrictions, the essential functions of the position, available work, and other relevant factors.

 

 

Job Tags

Full time

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