Laborer I

Ferrara Fire Apparatus; Holden (LA, MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated assembly workers to join their dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for assembling fire trucks and emergency vehicles according to precise blueprints and engineering specifications. Your attention to detail and strong work ethic will ensure that each vehicle meets the highest standards of quality and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to life-saving equipment while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation. If you're ready to make an impact in the emergency response industry, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble structures according to blueprints and specifications.
• Install various components onto structures using tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to use hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Portable power tools

Job description

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 24178

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 the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Lays out reference points and assembles structures according to blueprints and engineering specifications, using hand tools and portable power tools. May prepare the chassis, body, pump house and tank prior to merging together.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confers with liaison personnel to determine assembly priorities
• Reads blueprints and engineering specifications to plan assembly of structures
• Cuts and trims parts according to layout, using hand tools and portable power tools, such as grinders and plasma torches.
• Fits and assembles component structural parts preparatory to final assembly using hand and power tools.
• Installs various components onto structures using hand and power tools
• Reworks assembled structures according to engineering specification changes.
• Performs other work as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blue prints, assembly drawing, schematics and other written or verbal instructions presented in English.
• Ability to read English and Metric tape measures and use measuring devices.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic; Be a team player
• Must be able to climb, twist, bend and stoop.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to sit and talk and hear. Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to stand at a workstation for eight hours a day (minus specified breaks).
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Required to handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Ability to work in 105-degree heat for excess of eight (8) hours per day.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

REV Group 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. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

Effective January 1, 2020, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (as amended, the "CCPA"), if you are a California resident, you may have certain additional rights. Please click on the link for a description of those rights and how California residents may exercise them.