RSD Chassis Prep - Welder (MIG & TIG)

Rosenbauer America; Lyons Township (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pre-employment drug screening

Job summary

Rosenbauer America is looking for a Pump Mounter in Lyons Township, South Dakota. The role involves installing pumps on fire apparatus, making mechanical adjustments, and using MIG welding techniques. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience in welding and metal fabrication.

The position requires strong mechanical skills and adherence to safety practices. Benefits include competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the leading fire equipment manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and machining skills.
• Ability to work from blueprints/spec books.

Responsibilities

• Install pump to fire apparatus.
• Adjust chassis to accommodate other equipment.
• Weld steel using MIG welding as needed.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to safety policies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Band saw

Wrenches

Job description

Rosenbauer Statement

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top‑of‑the‑line fire apparatus, created with state‑of‑the‑art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.

Position Summary

The Pump Mounter will handle pump installation and chassis prep as daily tasks. They will configure a workable driveline layout to work with the pump placement and adjust the chassis to accommodate other equipment. They will weld steel using MIG welding to mount and adjust the chassis as needed.

Essential Functions

All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position:

• Installs pump to fire apparatus.
• Configures a workable driveline layout.
• Adjusts chassis to accommodate placement of other equipment.
• Welds steel, using MIG welding to mount and adjust the chassis as needed.
• Utilizes basic hand tools, band saw, wrenches, and Iron Worker to complete objectives as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the organization and our members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of basic inspection tools, machining skills or related fields.
• Able to recognize the importance and adhere to all safety policies to promote a safe working environment.
• Able to read and work from blueprints/spec book.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and tape measure.

Other Qualifications

• Driving license.
• Own vehicle.
• Hours of work: Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally.
• Travel: Local, overnight, prolonged periods.

Physical Demands

Lifting Requirements

• 0%
• 1–10%
• 11–20%
• 21–35%
• 35–50%
• 51–75%
• 76–100%
• 100+%

Vision Requirements

• Color Vision
• Close Vision
• Peripheral Vision
• Long‑Distance Vision

Movement Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking/hearing, feeling, climbing/balancing, kneel/crouch/squat, bending/twisting, reaching, bending neck, typing, pinching/finger manipulation, grasping/turning wrist, tasting/smell, laying down.

Working Conditions

• Wet humid conditions, humid conditions (weather‑related), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat (summer months), risk of electrical shock, work with explosive materials, vibration.

Noise Level for Typical Environment

• Moderate Noise (e.g., office with printers, phones, light traffic).
• Loud Noise (e.g., metal manufacturing, construction sites).
• Very Loud Noise (e.g., jack hammer work).

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety boots
• Safety glasses
• Cut‑resistant gloves
• Respirator
• Face shield

Equal Opportunity Employer/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screening.