Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software. We manufacture our safety and security systems in the United States, Europe and South Africa.

Summary of Position

Unfit Laborer will be under general supervision, assists Unfit Technicians by safely preparing vehicles for custom unfitting. while ensuring compliance with Company policies/procedures including safety and environmental regulations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Removal and reassembly of all vehicle trim, seats, door panels, headliner, flooring, bumpers, original equipment lighting, etc. as needed per installation or decommissioning equipment.
• Perform basic sub-assembly work, including but not limited to assembling product onto brackets, building harnesses, crimping wire terminals, mounting metal brackets, and assembling connectors, power distribution blocks/boards.
• Responsible for driving vehicles in and out of shop.
• Clean and prepare vehicle for upfit installation and final delivery to customer.
• Assist Upfit Technician with installation as needed.
• Responsible for moving, retrieving, storage and staging of product and materials for install.
• Perform vehicle pre-check and OEM required inspections upon vehicle delivery to site.
• Complete all required paperwork as needed.
• Responsible for following all safety rules and procedures, including use of all required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area following basic housekeeping procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma required.
• 1-year experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Forklift experience mandatory.
• Ability to operate power tools and hand tools (drill, wrench, gauge, vise, etc.) as required.
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and sound judgement required.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, climbing 10-12ft ladder, bending and stretching around under and inside vehicles, able to lay inside the trunk of vehicles for long periods of time, crawling, kneeling, awkward posturing. Manual dexterity is important for wiring, soldering, etc. Good hand and wrist flexibility, repetitive motions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently without assistance and 30lbs on a regular basis. Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to work with different odors and fumes

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under