ASSEMBLER job

Southeast Toyota Distributors is the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles. The company was established in 1968 when Jim Moran partnered with Toyota Motor Sales to help expand the automaker’s presence in the U.S. market. Today, Southeast Toyota distributes vehicles, parts and accessories to more than 177 independent Toyota dealerships in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company helps its dealers sell nearly 20 percent of all Toyotas in the nation through innovative sales and marketing programs, customer service, accessory development, fleet sales, and transportation and logistics.

The Assembler is primarily responsible for the installation of Paint Protection Film and other appearance accessories on new vehicles. Installation must conform to vendor, Southeast Toyota and Toyota Manufacturing installation, quality specifications and time allowances. The Assembler is expected to perform quality work without direct or continual supervision and be able & willing to complete all work assigned. Assemblers are expected to cross-train in secondary installation shops and work where assigned to support production. Additional shop skills can include: electrical/torque related accessory installation shops, pre-delivery function testing and shipping readiness shops, and parts.  

• Excellent work and attendance record with demonstrated flexibility to work overtime and alternate assignments as needed. Timely, regular attendance is an expectation of performance.
• Prior mechanical experience, preferably automotive related, or relevant training required. Previous paint film or similar product installation experience preferred.
• Willing to cross train and work where assigned to support production.
• Ability to read, understand and consistently apply TMS and SET installation procedures and quality standards.
• Detail oriented with the ability to perform to quality and productivity standards without direct or continual supervision.
• Willing to wear & utilize required safety equipment including step stools, non-slip mats, and stools.
• Ability to learn and follow hazardous material guidelines and applications.
• Ability to effectively work alone or within a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with teammates, other associates and management required.
• Ability to perform work standing, bending, and squatting the majority of the day. Seated rolling stools are provided for use to limit squatting.
• Paint film material is thoroughly wet by the installer with soapy solution via handheld spray bottle to assist with application. Completing installation effectively requires the Assembler to continuously use a squeegee type device, hands and fingers to place & stretch the material and remove water, air and fluid bubbles from the product. Requires the ability to grip, push, pull, and reach a majority of the day.
• Wet or dried product with defects may require removal from the vehicle. This requires the ability to grasp and pull material off of the vehicle.
• Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record required.