Mechanic II

Ferrara Fire Apparatus; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus in Holden, LA is seeking an assembly technician to contribute to the production of fire apparatus components. You will follow schedules, manuals, wiring diagrams, and shop orders, using hand and power tools to assemble parts while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have basic math and blueprint reading skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong work ethic. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement within a dedicated

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and blueprint reading skills.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic are essential.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and follow manuals.
• Team player with commitment to Ferrara quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Work from schedules, manuals, wiring diagrams, shop orders, prints, and BOMs.
• Identify basic plumbing, electrical and mechanical components used in assembly.
• Review shop orders, retrieve parts, and support staging.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Math

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Basic computer skills

Team player

Problem solving

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Additional Locations:

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
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Must know basic computer skills
• Commitment to Ferrara quality standards
• Good problem solving skills
• 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, such 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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