Fabricator I

REV Group•Snyder, NE

69d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 5,000+ 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.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a Flat Weld Test in aluminum and steel.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures as well as written and verbal orders and instructions in English.
Lift up to 40 lbs. and be in good physical condition. Standing, bending, climbing, crawling, and lying on hard surfaces as well as upper body and back strength required.
Follow all company policies and procedures as stated in the company policy and safety manual including wearing safety glasses, safety toed footwear, hardhats, and other required PPE per area.
Able to work in a noisy environment.
Work overtime as needed.
Actively pursue cost reduction measures.
Perform all assigned tasks within specific time limits and company standards.
Must be able to read a tape measure.
Must comply with all safety regulations regarding the work area, the product and equipment. Recognize and report all safety discrepancies to your supervisor.
Willing to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of this field including products, options, & uses.
Ability to learn how to read and understand simple blue prints.
Ability & willingness to be cross-trained in respective departments.
Able to learn about parts and where they are used as well as the number required per assigned task.
Communicate with department leaders when items run low in order to restock/reorder parts.
Possess some prior experience from outside of the company or has mastered all the required skills at the previous level in order to advance.
Willingness to share department and company knowledge as needed.
Ability to write down information for future reference.
Ability to become a certified welder.
Execute proper fixturing and set up.
Perform metal arc welding of ladder components, torque box, and miscellaneous parts as well as required sanding per company standards and quality cosmetic appearance. This includes inside of torque box and body compartments which may cause awkward positioning.
Build from blue prints, shop orders, etc.
Use hand tools, sanders, and grinders and operate plasma cutter, torch, shear bar-angle, & iron saw
Perform acceptable welds in qualified process and position under supervision and guidance of a Welder II or higher.
Willingness to learn NDT testing acceptability standards.
Sand and grind welds and/or parts.
Ability to identify different types of welding styles.
Identify and place parts in designated areas.
Ability to correctly set welder for weld type.
Ability to do a rough set on welder settings.
Ability to perform tack welding.
Ability to read weld symbols and specifications on blue prints.
Understand and adhere to excellent quality work standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.