Assembler I

AEV; Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits start day one

Military-friendly employer

Education reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV), a Terex subsidiary, is hiring for an assembly role in North Carolina. You will install interior and exterior components, read blueprints, and lead daily production tasks in a team environment.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with dealers and customers. Preferred candidates have 1 year in manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with tape measures and common hand/power tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install and mount nonelectrical and electrical interior/exterior components and hardware.
• Assemble fabricated parts, components, or other units at stations.
• Read blueprint and engineering specifications.
• Ensure safety requirements and manufacturing quality are met.
• Clean and inspect the product for quality standards.
• Lead and assist personnel in daily production tasks.
• Communicate tasks and instructions to work cell personnel.
• Meet minimum safety standards per department.
• Be familiar with all department processes.
• Qualify for highest ranking job classification within the department.
• Coordinate part orders and oversee machine operators within the department.
• Ensure interdepartmental communication to receive products timely.
• Produce graphic quotes.
• Design graphics for Ambulances.
• Collaborate with dealers and customers.

Skills

Tape measure

Hand tools

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Drills

Caulk guns

Power tools

Job description

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.

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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Terex Purpose Video Terex Careers Video Terex Early Talent Video Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

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

• 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 AEV/Specialty Vehicles unique

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