Assembler I

Aev; Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is hiring an Assembler I to join our production team assembling ambulances and related components. This role involves reading blueprints, mounting interior and exterior hardware, and working closely with teammates to meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading daily tasks, coordinating with work cells, and assisting with graphics design and dealer/customer interactions as needed.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprint and engineering specifications.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements.
• Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools (drills, caulk guns, screw guns).
• Team-oriented with effective communication and adherence to directions.

Responsibilities

• Install and mount interior and exterior components and hardware.
• Assemble fabricated parts at work stations.
• Read blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Ensure safety and manufacturing quality standards.
• Inspect the product for quality against specifications.
• Lead and assist personnel in daily production tasks.
• Communicate tasks and instructions to work cell personnel.
• Meet safety standards for the department.
• Become familiar with all processes of the assigned department.
• Oversee parts ordering and lead machine operators.
• Coordinate interdepartmental communication to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Hand and power tools

Teamwork

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year manufacturing experience

Tools

Drills

Screw guns

Caulk guns

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assembler I (28141)

Requisition ID28141-Posted10/12/2026-Ambulance-Specialty Vehicles-AEV-AEV-Production (Assembly/Factory)-Full-Time

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 28141

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a custom ambulance manufacturer for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 and medium-duty ambulances. At the heart of AEV is our unwavering commitment to caring for our customers and dedicated network of dealers. We are inspired by a calling to build ambulances with the highest standards of American-crafted excellence and approach every relationship with equally high standards. The welcoming spirit and warmth of our people continue long after the purchase.

AEV is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installing and mounting nonelectrical and electrical interior/exterior components and hardware
• Assemble fabricated parts, components, or other units at stations
• Reading blueprint and engineering specifications
• Ensure safety requirements and manufacturing quality are met
• Clean and inspect the product for quality standards
• Responsible for leading and assisting personnel in the completion of daily production tasks.
• Responsible for communicating tasks and instruction to work cell personnel.
• Meet minimum standards of safety per assigned department.
• Must be familiar with all aspects and processes of the department assigned.
• Should be able to qualify for the highest ranking job classification within the department assigned.
• Ensuring that all of the parts are being ordered and put through the system as well as being the lead over the machine operators.
• This department will have interdepartmental communication to ensure they are receiving the product in a timely manner
• Responsible for graphic quotes
• Designing graphics for Ambulances.
• Ability to work closely with dealers and customers.

Required education, skills, and experience to be successful:

• Preferred 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred high school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to use common hand tools and power tools such as drills, screw guns, and caulk guns
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Successful completion of the drug and background screening

Physical demands in this role:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments

What makes REV unique:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one
• Military-friendly employer
• Education Reimbursement
• Opportunities to relocate to other REV locations

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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