Electrician I

Ferrara; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara/KME, premier manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles, seeks an Electrician I to fabricate wiring harnesses and install components in a variety of assemblies.

You will work with electrical panels, AC/DC drives, motors and related devices, read engineering drawings and maintain documentation while keeping work areas clean.

Qualifications

• Must possess a HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Must be able to accurately read tape measure.
• Must be able to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, squat, crawl, and climb.
• Must be able to perform overhead work.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day on concrete surfaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and up to 80 pounds team lift.
• Must be able to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including but not limited to outside heat in excess of 95 degrees for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties required to fabricate wiring harnesses and install components, circuit modules, relays, diodes and harnesses in a variety of assemblies and chassis units for all types of electronic and electromechanical products.
• Responsible for mechanical assembly and wiring of electrical control panels, AC/DC drives, motors, and other devices, etc.
• Design and fabricate electrical boxes for installation of components.
• Drill, edge fill, fit and assemble a variety of detail parts, and assemblies, including cutting openings in bodies to accommodate wire and components, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect for proper installations and integrity.
• Ability to use general and precision tools such as tape measure, calipers, micrometers, etc
• Must read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain necessary documentation and records.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Perform assembly operations on structural and mechanical sub/assemblies, equipment and accessories.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Skills

Read tape measure

English language

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrician I (28226)

Requisition ID28226-Posted10/21/2026-Fire-Specialty Vehicles-Ferrara-Ferrara/KME-Production (Assembly/Factory)-Full-Time

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 28226

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands‑on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform various duties required to fabricate wiring harnesses and install components, circuit modules, relays, diodes and harnesses in a variety of assemblies and chassis units for all types of electronic and electromechanical products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform various duties required to fabricate wiring harnesses and install components, circuit modules, relays, diodes and harnesses in a variety of assemblies and chassis units for all types of electronic and electromechanical products.
• Responsible for mechanical assembly and wiring of electrical control panels, AC/DC drives, motors, and other devices, etc.
• Design and fabricate electrical boxes for installation of components.
• Drill, edge fill, fit and assemble a variety of detail parts, and assemblies, including cutting openings in bodies to accommodate wire and components, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect for proper installations and integrity.
• Ability to use general and precision tools such as tape measure, calipers, micrometers, etc
• Must read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain necessary documentation and records.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Perform assembly operations on structural and mechanical sub/assemblies, equipment and accessories.
• Perform other work as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Must be able to accurately read tape measure.
• Must be able to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, squat, crawl, and climb.
• Must be able to perform overhead work.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day on concrete surfaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and up to 80 pounds team lift.
• Must be able to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including but not limited to outside heat in excess of 95 degrees for up to 10 hours.

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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