Technician Manufacturing III/Fabrication Hybrid

Spartan Fire, LLC; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Fabrication Hybrid to oversee the entire fabrication process, from engineering release to final delivery. This dynamic role involves problem-solving, designing parts, and ensuring efficient processes while collaborating closely with the Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and process improvement, along with experience operating advanced machinery like the Amada Laser and Jet-Edge waterjet. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality in the emergency response vehicle sector.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fabrication processes from engineering to delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot engineering issues quickly and logically.
• Experience in designing parts and processes for fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and assist in creating Baysheets.
• Design parts and manufacturing processes for fabrication.
• Manage material inventory and track long-lead items.

Skills

Fabrication processes understanding

Troubleshooting engineering issues

Designing parts and processes

Technical specifications interpretation

Material inventory management

Communication skills

Safety hazard identification

Tools

Amada Laser

Jet-Edge waterjet

Sigmanest

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 24235

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency, commercial, and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, school buses, terminal trucks, RV's, luxury buses, and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Summary:

The Fabrication Hybrid role is a versatile position encompassing responsibilities from the initial engineering release through the final delivery of fabricated components. This role requires a proactive individual capable of on-the-fly engineering problem-solving, design work for parts, processes, jigs, and special projects, as well as managing material inventory and ensuring efficient fabrication processes. The Fabrication Hybrid will collaborate closely with Engineering and other internal teams to ensure buildable designs and smooth transitions between departments. This position will also involve implementing and utilizing a bar-coding system for part tracking and may include operating the Amada Laser and Jet-Edge waterjet as needed. A strong focus on safety and process improvement is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and apply specifications, and assist in the creation of Baysheets.
• Design parts, manufacturing processes, jigs, and contribute to special projects.
• Perform part nesting on the Amada Laser and potentially the Jet-Edge waterjet as needed.
• Provide immediate engineering support by identifying mistakes and developing quick, logical solutions.
• Collaborate with the Engineering department to ensure designs are buildable and easily understood by subsequent internal customers (fabrication, welding, painting, assembly, installation).
• Identify and track long-lead items such as materials, coatings, fittings, or specialty customer designs.
• Manage material inventory, including tracking on-hand quantities, ordering materials through purchasing, and forecasting monthly and yearly usage.
• Assist in the installation and proper utilization of a bar-coding system to accurately identify parts for routing and tracking.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take immediate action to address them.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of fabrication processes from engineering release to final delivery.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues quickly and logically.
• Experience in designing parts, processes, and jigs for fabrication.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical specifications.
• Familiarity with material inventory management and procurement processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to understand and contribute to buildable designs for various fabrication stages.
• Experience operating or willingness to learn to operate the Amada Laser and potentially the Jet-Edge waterjet.
• A strong commitment to identifying and addressing potential safety hazards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating Baysheets or similar manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency in part nesting software for laser and waterjet cutting.
• Experience using Sigmanest, Solidworks, and AutoCAD

This job description provides a solid foundation based on the information you provided. You may want to further customize it with specific software proficiencies, educational requirements, or years of experience depending on your needs.

REV Group 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. REV Group 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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