Fabricator for Emergency Vehicles | Weld/Install Specialist

Banner Fire Equipment, Inc.; Roxana (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employer-paid medical option

401(k) with match

PTO + 11.5 holidays

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. in Roxana, IL is seeking a skilled Fabricator to modify, repair, and customize emergency response apparatus and equipment.

The role covers structural fabrication, welding, and full system installations on pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units. You will MIG weld (TIG preferred), read blueprints and work orders, and collaborate with Service Managers to determine repair approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; welding or fabrication training preferred.
• 1–3 years fabrication, welding, repair, and vehicle modification experience preferred.
• Experience with steel and aluminum fabrication in a service/repair environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modify, customize, and retrofit emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Perform structural modifications to truck bodies, frames, and mounted systems.
• MIG weld (required) and TIG weld (preferred) steel and aluminum components.
• Fabricate and install custom brackets, mounts, and support structures.
• Install pumps, tanks, hose reels, and tool storage.
• Install lighting, emergency warning devices, and electrical control systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and restore structural and mechanical issues on existing apparatus.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with Service Managers to determine repair approach and scope.
• Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and compliance with specs.
• Document repairs, modifications, and completed work accurately.

Skills

Welding & fabrication experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification preferred

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. in Roxana, IL is seeking a skilled Fabricator to modify, repair, and customize emergency response apparatus and equipment.

The role covers structural fabrication, welding, and full system installations on pumpers, aerials, tankers, and rescue units. You will MIG weld (TIG preferred), read blueprints and work orders, and collaborate with Service Managers to determine repair approach.