Fire Apparatus Designer - SVI Trucks

Super Vacuum Manufacturing CO Inc • Fort Collins, CO

2h • Onsite

About The Position

SVI Trucks builds custom fire apparatus, including rescue trucks, hazmat units, command vehicles, fire engines, tanker trucks, law enforcement vehicles and more. Every truck that leaves the factory is truly one-of-a-kind thanks to innovative and meticulous construction. We are looking for an energetic, self-starting Fire Apparatus Designer for our Trucks division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a trusted, well respected, family-owned business that is continually expanding. If you want to work for a company that knows what it means to take care of people, then this might be the job for you! As a Fire Apparatus Designer, you will be responsible for designing component and body assemblies used in the manufacture of emergency response apparatus ranging from utility rescues to heavy rescues and fire engines.

Requirements

• Proficiently design fire apparatus bodies and accessories utilizing 2D and 3D modeling software.
• Publish construction documentation with Adobe Acrobat.
• On property work attendance.
• Capable of extended periods of standing, stooping, bending, and balancing.
• Manual dexterity, fine manipulation, and the ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift-up to 50 pounds max.
• Use of ladders and rolling staircases.
• Accurately read and interpret a measuring tape, digital and/or dial calipers, angle finder and protractor.
• Create and/or follow written assembly instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of fraction to decimal and imperial to metric conversions.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software, preferably Autodesk Inventor; Solid Works and Pro E also acceptable.
• Knowledge of 2D CAD software, preferably Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, primarily Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate with others to provide necessary details.

Responsibilities

• Designing component and body assemblies used in the manufacture of emergency response apparatus ranging from utility rescues to heavy rescues and fire engines.
• Proficiently design fire apparatus bodies and accessories utilizing 2D and 3D modeling software.
• Publish construction documentation with Adobe Acrobat.
• Assist on the manufacturing floor.
• Accurately read and interpret a measuring tape, digital and/or dial calipers, angle finder and protractor.
• Create and/or follow written assembly instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Communicate with others to provide necessary details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed