Tech Lead

REV Group, Inc; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal, a REV Group brand, is a premier manufacturer of custom fire apparatus in Snyder, NE. We seek a Tech Lead to guide manufacturing teams, enforce lean processes, and ensure quality throughout production. You will collaborate with Engineering, train staff, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the area.
• Ability to read blueprints, routings, and BOM.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and drive lean manufacturing improvements.
• Ensure team compliance with quality systems and policies.
• Interface with Engineering on technical issues and recommend changes.
• Develop standard work for assigned areas.
• Cross-train employees and develop backups.
• Serve as back-up Team Lead as required.
• Meet production goals and maintain a safe work area.
• Initiate process improvements when possible.
• Work with customers as needed.
• Operate equipment or tools required for the job.
• Collaborate with other teams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates or Technical Degree

Tools

Tape measure

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Smeal, a REV Group brand, is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, NE.

Smeal Apparatus 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.

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Summary

Tech Leads provide technical leadership and direction in assigned manufacturing. This role actively participates and supports a work environment that is focused on lean and continuous improvement activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Consistently models a positive attitude and demonstrates a \"can-do\" mindset
• Ensure team compliance with the quality system and applicable policy, procedure, and practice
• Interface with Engineering on technical issues and make recommendations for change
• Assist in developing standard work for assigned areas
• Cross train employees, develop backups and additional skills in workers
• Serve as back-up Team Lead as required
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements when able
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job
• Assist other team members and departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge of product, processes, operations, theory, and practive in assigned area
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read blue prints, routings, and BOM
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to identify root cause, implement corrective action, where gaps to the goal exist
• Strong problem solving skills
• 2+ years experience in assigned area
• Participated in at least 2 Kaizen events
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Ability to retain and apply instructions
• Positive attitude
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be detailed orientated
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents
• Ability to communicate and understand in English
• Ability to work within safety guidelines
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Degree Type

HS Diploma or GED

Required

Associates or Technical Degree

Preferred

Functional Experience

3 - 5 Years

Describe Experience Required

Experience in their area

Work Environment

Operate a vehicle:

Occasionally

See

Frequently

Operate Heavy Equipment

Occasionally

Hear

Frequently

Operate Small Equipment

Frequently

Talk

Frequently

Handle Power Tools

Occasionally

Write

Frequently

Operate Production Machinery

Occasionally

Isolated With Minimal Support

Occasionally

Operate Office Equipment

Frequently

Work In All Weather Conditions

Occasionally

Eye/hand Coordination

Frequently

Requires Extended Hours

Frequently

Physical Movement (pushing, Pulling, Bending, Lifting, Standing)

Frequently

Inside Work Area

Frequently

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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