Plumber I

Ferrara; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara/KME in Holden, LA, part of Terex, is seeking a skilled plumber/pipe fitter to assemble plumbing systems for fire apparatus. You will read specifications and drawings, determine tools and sequence, measure and cut pipe, and install valves and fittings on diverse materials.

This on-site, full-time role requires a HS diploma, ability to read English, and physical stamina to lift up to 40 pounds, climb and bend.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong teamwork and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Study specs and drawings to plan required tools and installation sequence.
• Inspect structures to avoid obstructions and prevent weakening.
• Locate and mark pipe positions, passages in walls and floors.
• Cut openings and fit pipes using hand and power tools.
• Cut and thread pipe with cutters and threading machine; bend pipes as needed.
• Assemble and install valves and pipes of various materials; join joints.
• Fill system with water/air and check for leaks; install plumbing as required.
• May weld fixtures to steel members.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Reading drawings

Tape measure

Hand tools

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe cutters

Pipe threading machine

Welding equipment

Job description

Requisition ID28220-Posted10/20/2026-Fire-Specialty Vehicles-Ferrara-Ferrara/KME-Production (Assembly/Factory)-Full-Time

Additional Locations:

Requisition ID: 28220

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, to specifications and plumbing spec.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studies spec and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools.
• Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
• Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Installs and repairs plumbing as required per build.
• May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Performs other work as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a HS Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be able to read and understand English
• Must be able to read tape measure
• Strong work ethic; Be a team player
• Must be able to climb, twist, bend and stoop.
• Must have use of hands and be able to work over-head.
• Must be able to stand, squat, and grasp.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

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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