Production Technician; Vehicle Assembly

Description

Company: Ulm Automotive LLC

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager, through the Assistant Production Manager and station leads

Location: Bogart, GA (on-site)

Employment type: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt; paid weekly

Direct reports: None

Production Technicians build the vehicle. Ulm converts incomplete Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis into luxury passenger vehicles, and every interior panel, floor, seat, cabinet, wire, and trim piece is installed by hand at a station on our floor. The Production Technician completes assigned station work to the drawing, to the standard hours, and to a finish quality that belongs in a vehicle at this price point.

This is skilled, hands-on work. We hire for craftsmanship and reliability first and train the product-specific steps. Technicians are placed at Level I, II, or III based on demonstrated skill, with a defined path to lead.

• Complete station work as assigned: sound insulation and thermal barrier, wall and ceiling panels, flooring, cabinetry and fixtures, seating and restraint hardware, headliner and trim, lighting, and accessory installation.
• Route and secure electrical harnesses, terminate connectors, and install 12V components to the drawing and the wiring standard.
• Drill, cut, fit, and fasten to the drawing; measure twice; protect the chassis and installed finishes at every step.
• Torque all structural and safety-critical fasteners to specifiation and mark them as verified.

• Build to the current drawing and BOM revision only; stop and ask the lead if the drawing, the kit, and the vehicle do not agree.
• Inspect your own work before calling it complete; sign the build record and station checklists honestly and on time.
• Tag and report any nonconformity, damaged part, or short-shipped kit the moment you find it rather than working around it.
• Support final inspection findings with prompt, clean rework.

• Verify kits against the pick list before starting; return unused parts to point-of-use stock.
• Keep assigned hand and power tools in working order; use calibrated torque tools where the drawing calls for them.
• Help maintain point-of-use stock accuracy and flag shortages before they stop the station.

• Follow all shop safety rules, wear required PPE, and keep your station clean and organized to the 5S standard.
• Report injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Protect vehicles in process: covers, masking, and careful handling of finished surfaces.

• Follow standard work and suggest improvements that cut hours, scrap, or rework; help update the standard when a better method is proven.
• Cross-train on adjacent stations so the line can flex with absences and mix.

• Technician I - entry level with solid hand skills; completes standard station work under lead direction; learning the product.
• Technician II - fully qualified on two or more stations; works to standard hours without supervision; trains new hires on their station.
• Technician III / Lead - qualified across a value stream; owns first-piece checks and station quality; runs the station when the lead is out; troubleshoots fit and electrical problems.

• 2+ years of hands-on assembly, automotive, cabinetry, upholstery, or electrical installation work, or a completed trade program plus 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read and work from drawings, pick lists, and written work instructions.
• Competent with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments; understands torque and fastener basics.
• Attention to finish quality: no scratches, gaps, or loose trim leave your station.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work scheduled overtime during production ramps.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for a full shift, and work kneeling, bending, and inside or under a vehicle.

• Experience in automotive interiors, vehicle upfit, RV, marine, or aircraft interior installation.
• 12V automotive electrical experience: harness routing, crimping, soldering, and reading schematics.
• Woodworking, cabinet installation, or trim carpentry skills.
• ASE certification or an automotive technology certificate.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Full shift on an active production floor with exposure to noise, machinery, adhesives, and standard plant conditions; PPE is required in designated areas. Frequent lifting, reaching overhead,…