Mechanic I

Terex Corporation•Ocala, FL

About The Position

E-ONE, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures custom and commercial fire and emergency vehicles. The Mechanic I works on manufacturing and repair of these vehicles, using customer orders, prints, shop documentation, and applicable standards. The role requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and 12V/24V electrical systems, and may involve assisting with assembly sequencing and design-related issues. The mechanic diagnoses faults, identifies root causes and repair needs, rebuilds or replaces components, and tests completed work. The role also includes modifying or retrofitting products to meet engineering or customer changes, supporting production flow, and advising the supervisor on technical matters and daily work planning. The employee is expected to meet safety and quality requirements, participate in continuous improvement, work flexibly across areas, and maintain a safe, clean work environment. Work may involve heights above four feet, physical exertion, machinery, vehicles, electrical current, heat, and chemicals.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Diploma preferred.
Math and blueprint-reading skills.
Computer and E-ONE operating-system skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and commitment to E-ONE quality standards.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Knowledge and ability to understand manufacturing fire and emergency vehicles from customer orders and prints.
Ability to diagnose, detect, and repair vehicle electrical systems, including 12V and 24V systems.
Ability to assist with sequencing assembly tasks.
Ability to detect and correct mechanical and hydraulic system issues.
Ability to participate in companywide stretches at 7:00 AM and 11:15 AM daily.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds constantly; climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, and walking.
Visual acuity to operate machinery and perform mechanical tasks, and to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and high places, high heat, or chemicals.

Responsibilities

Ensure manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements are met.
Work from shop orders, specifications, reports, manuals, schematics, prints, diagrams, quality lists, schedules, inspection lists, discrepancy lists, and instructions.
Diagnose problems, determine root causes and repair scope, disassemble units, identify material needs, and rebuild or repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-related units.
Reassemble and test components to applicable standards.
Review operational malfunctions, analyze data, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution with responsible parties.
Communicate instructions to customer representatives and visit customer locations as required.
Locate, remove, and replace parts or components, and make required adjustments.
Retrofit or modify products to meet engineering or customer changes.
Set up tests for electrical components such as lights, sirens, radios, and warning systems; diagnose faults, trace wiring, repair or replace wiring and connectors, test, and reassemble repaired units.
Set up, change over, and operate equipment and machine tools in the assigned area.
Review print packages, bills of materials, and shop orders, and correct discrepancies.
Advise the supervisor technically and assist with planning daily activities and meeting daily and weekly commitments.
Wear fall-protection devices when needed for work above four feet.
Participate in LEAN and continuous-improvement activities.
Perform or assist with other operations as needed or directed to maintain workflow and meet production requirements.
Follow health and safety rules, use appropriate PPE and defect-free equipment, report hazards, use proper lifting practices and overhead hoists when needed, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Check work for conformance to process instructions, specifications, and quality standards; identify and segregate nonconforming product and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Work in other areas as needed, adjust breaks to workflow, and work additional hours as necessary.
Participate in meetings, training, and task force groups to maintain knowledge and coordinate work.
Work constructively with others and contribute to team assignments and improvement projects.