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Volvo Construction Equipment · 1 day ago

Vocational Trainee Program: Assembly (Spring 2026)

Shippensburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$17/hr - $46/hr

Volvo Construction Equipment is committed to shaping sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Vocational Trainee role provides students with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a professional environment by working on important projects alongside full-time professionals in the field of assembly.

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Responsibilities

Perform diversified assembly operations required to assemble various sizes and models of construction equipment. Work involves the assembly of complete machines, machine sections, or sub-assemblies, as assigned. Also included is the collaboration to diagnose malfunctions or difficulties concerned with the mechanical aspect of the unit under erection, its hydraulic systems, ignition or control circuits

Receive direction from the Manager and the daily work assignments from the Team Leader. Work from complex drawings, work instructions, build of material sheets, material lists, and specifications to plan assembly operations while ensuring conformity to specification

Interpret drawings to verify material requirement and plan efficient sequence of operations. Fit, adjust, and align components, such as gears, shafts, keys and bearings

Assemble complete machines or sub-assembly as zones are assigned

Conduct running and performance tests. Diagnose malfunctions, dismantle, clean, and inspect for damage or distortion after running tests. Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified

Detect and report faulty operation, defective material, questionable drawing requirements, and unusual conditions to proper authority. Maintain working area in neat and orderly conditions as set for by 5s standards daily

Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures

Follow policies and procedures, support organization’s goals

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor one's own work to ensure quality

Qualification

Assembly-related fieldMechanical diagnosisHydraulic systemsInterpret complex drawingsTrainingDevelopmentEthicsRespectConsiderationTeam spiritIntegrity