Assembler II

Smeal SFA; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Assembler Level 2 to complete final stages of assembly on fire truck accessories and assist the electrical team with wiring as needed.

Responsibilities include overlaying front and rear of body, installing heat pans, SST in hose bed, swing-out and roll-up doors, SCBA modules, exhaust systems, and other components while meeting production goals and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines.
• Ability to retain and apply instructions.
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Positive attitude.
• Overtime on short notice.
• Must be able to read and understand truck specification documents.
• Ability to communicate and understand in English.
• Must be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Complete the overlay of the front and rear of body/cab.
• Install heatpans.
• Install brushed SST in hose bed and cap off.
• Prep and install swing-out and roll-up doors.
• Install the SCBA modules.
• Install tire chains.
• Install complex hose bed flor and dividers.
• Install exhaust systems.
• Install Austin trays.
• Install rear cab overlays.
• Fabricate all receivers.
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance.
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes.
• Meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Initiate process improvements when able.
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed.
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job.
• Assist other team members and departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Tape measure reading

English reading/writing

Overtime availability

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Smeal is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Synder, NE. Smeal Apparatus, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER, are 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.

Mechanical Assemblers Level 2 complete the final stages of assembly of the fire truck accessories and finishing touches. This position may also assist the electrical team with wiring of items such as lights.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to perform all duties performed by Mechanical Assembler Level 1 and : Complete the overlay of the front and rear of body/cab
• Install heatpans
• Install brushed SST in hose bed and cap off
• Prep and install swing-out and roll-up doors
• Install the SCBA modules
• Install tire chains
• Install complex hose bed flor and dividers
• Install exhaust systems
• Install Austin trays
• Install rear cab overlays
• Fabricate all receivers
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements when able
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job
• Assist other team members and departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Ability to retain and apply instructions
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Positive attitude
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change
• Basic computer skills
• Must be detailed orientated
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents
• Ability to communicate and understand in English
• Ability to work within safety guidelines
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks
• Ability to visualize tasks and determine appropriate action
• Ability to receive general instruction and complete tasks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The associate frequently is required to talk or hear. The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crawl over, under and around equipment. The associate is required to frequently work from a ladder or at heights up to 11 feet off the ground. May be exposed to vibration. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds frequently, move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General production environment. The noise level ranges from moderate to loud occasionally. Environment may be warm or cool, depending on weather and other factors.

SCHEDULE:

Hours depend on business and department needs. All positions are subject to overtime as needed. Overtime can be scheduled by adding additional days to the scheduled days for the week or by extending the hours worked. See a supervisor for information on overtime worked in a particular department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The associate may be asked to assist in the training of new associates on specific duties.

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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