Production Technician (Vehicle Assembly)

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

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly & Installation

• 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 specification and mark them as verified.

Build Quality & Documentation

• 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.

Materials & Tools

• 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.

Safety & Housekeeping

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Skill Levels

• 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.