Mechanic II

Ferrara; Holden (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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 municipal and industrial fire departments, Ferrara/KME designs custom fire apparatus solutions.

Ferrara/KME is part of Terex Corporation with operations nationwide. This full-time role in Holden, MO emphasizes safety and quality in a hands-on production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Math and blueprint reading skills must be demonstrated.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software.
• Commitment to Ferrara quality standards.
• Be a team player and able to follow established processes.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, inspect, and assemble components per schedules and prints.
• Identify and understand basic mechanical components and assemblies.
• Retrieve parts and materials from staging and use hand/power tools.
• Follow safety, quality, and continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Computer literacy

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mechanic II (27890)

Requisition ID27890-Posted09/18/2026-Fire-Specialty Vehicles-Ferrara-Ferrara/KME-Production (Assembly/Factory)-Full-Time

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Requisition ID: 27890

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to ensure manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Work from schedules, manuals, wiring diagrams, shop orders, prints, pick lists, BOM’s, photos, and instructions; will become familiar with schematics.
• Identify and understand basic plumbing, electrical and mechanical components that are commonly used in assembly.
• Review shop orders and similar materials to determine requirements. Retrieve parts, materials, and supplies from staging location.
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools.
• Must be able to participate in continuous improvement activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or General Education Diploma
• Math and blueprint reading skills
• Strong work ethic
• Must know basic computer skills
• Commitment to Ferrara quality standards
• Be a team player

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lift/Push/Pull- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Stooping- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching/Crawling/Reaching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing- Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, as well as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

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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