Technician Manufacturing I

REV Group, Inc.•Snyder, NE

6d•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. Maintenance Tech performs facility maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, machine servicing, electrical, grounds maintenance, and vehicle servicing. The maintenance tech is responsible for performing preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks including troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Flexibility with time and schedule - must be able to work with schedules and deadlines
Must have a good general mechanical background and a strong mechanical aptitude
Must have pneumatics and hydraulics experience
Minimum basic knowledge of electrical/electronic background, with an advanced background preferred
Welding experience
2-4 years experience in manufacturing and facilities maintenance
1 year experience with HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and basic electrical repair-120v & 480v
(consideration will be given to equivalent combinations of education and experience)
Familiar with a variety of maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures, including PM
Relies on judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals
Knowledgeable in procedures, safety measures in area(s) of specialty and LOTO
Work with OSHA and EPA guidelines
Performs a variety of complicated tasks
Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Must have a valid driver's license
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
Excellent attendance
Ability to retain and apply instructions
Positive attitude
Work overtime on short notice
Ability to accumulate tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks
Ability to read and comprehend documents and prints at a high level
Willingness to improve self and company (including pursuing additional training if needed)
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
Hours 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mon - Thurs (Note: will follow production schedule which works most Fridays)

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as welders, pneumatic hand tools, electric hand tools, pumps, motors, compressors, etc.
Repair or replace control devices such as switches, sensors, button controllers, valves, motor starters, etc.
Perform work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments
Document repair reports
Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment
Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programming
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc., as required □ Performs all aspects of facilty maintenance
Performs all machinery maintenance - change parts or perform other routine machinery maintenance
Completes grounds maintenance, including snow removal
Manage spare parts inventory
Assist with Safety/Environmental tasks
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