Manufacturing Technician I - Fire Apparatus

Smeal SFA; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal SFA, a leading producer of custom fire apparatus, seeks a Plumber-focused Technician for our Snyder facility. You will perform pipe fabrication, cutting, bending, assembly, and leak testing in a fast-paced production environment. Emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires reading plumbing drawings, using tape measures, and operating hand and power tools. Drug and background screening are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-2 years of plumbing experience.
• Ability to read and understand plumbing drawings within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Ability to use common hand tools and power tools such as drills, and screw guns.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and threading pipes using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe threading machine.
• Bend pipes to the required angle by using a pipe bending machine or by bending by hand.
• Join pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
• Fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to check for system leaks.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Tape measure

Hand tools

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Pipe cutter

Drill

Screw gun

Job description

Smeal SFA, a leading producer of custom fire apparatus, seeks a Plumber-focused Technician for our Snyder facility. You will perform pipe fabrication, cutting, bending, assembly, and leak testing in a fast-paced production environment. Emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires reading plumbing drawings, using tape measures, and operating hand and power tools. Drug and background screening are part of the onboarding process.