Fire Apparatus - General Assembler

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

401k

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical (HSA contribution)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair is seeking a General Assembler to support preparation, sub-assembly, and final assembly of mechanical components for our custom-built fire apparatus. This hands-on role thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, emphasizing quality, safety, and production standards.

We are an employee-owned team offering competitive benefits, on-the-job training, and opportunities to contribute to life-saving equipment in a state-of-the-art facility with skilled

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school or college degree in electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, manuals, drawings, work instructions, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Select and utilize hand and power tools for assembly of mechanical components.
• Use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, micrometer.
• Apply chevron and reflective material to chassis doors, bumper and body.
• Mount cradle and body on chassis and fit components on body/tanks.
• Finish body assembly to complete truck and perform pump testing as needed.
• Assist in quality control and document non-conformance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Reading diagrams

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Build a Career. Build Something That Matters.

EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time Position

HOURS

Monday-Friday

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

PAY

$20.00-$35.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position Overview

Midwest Fire is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented General Assembler to support the preparation, sub-assembly, and final assembly of mechanical components used in our custom-built fire apparatus. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and enjoys contributing to the construction of life‑saving equipment. We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while maintaining quality, safety, and production standards.

Why Join Our Employee-Owned Team?

Midwest Fire is part of Stellar Industries, which is 100% employee-owned and operated. Eligible employees have access to a competitive benefits package that supports time away, financial well‑being, health and family needs. You will help build custom fire trucks that protect communities every day. Work in our state‑of‑the‑art facility alongside skilled tradespeople, receive on‑the‑job training and earn competitive pay. We’re a 9-time winner of Prairie Business Magazine's "50 Best Places to Work."

Benefits at a Glance

Paid Holidays

• Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401k

Employer-Paid Life, AD&D and Disability

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

with estimated annual contributions of 15% or more, based on company performance.

Insurance:

Medical (HSA contribution), Dental, Vision, Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary (employee paid) Accident & Life

What You’ll Do

• Select and utilize appropriate hand and power tools for the assembly of mechanical components
• Use various pieces of measuring equipment (i.e. tape measure, caliper, micrometer)
• Apply chevron and reflective material to chassis doors, bumper and body
• Mounting & fitting of components on body/tanks
• Mount cradle and body on chassis
• Finish body assembly to complete truck
• Pump testing as needed
• Assist in quality control of completed truck
• Read and interpret truck specification documents.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and standard shop equipment safely.
• Follow company, state, and OSHA safety procedures at all times.
• Document non‑conformance issues and provide technical feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist with inventory management of parts and assemblies as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school or college degree in electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, technical manuals, drawings, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Basic Computer knowledge with the ability to perform programming tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position requires standing on concrete for most of the shift and may include walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling and working on or around trucks. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; team lifts are required for items over 50 pounds. The role includes frequent work near mechanical equipment and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and low‑to‑medium noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

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