Technician Manufacturing I

Terex Corporation•Snyder, NE

About The Position

Smeal Apparatus, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures custom and commercial fire apparatus and other specialized vehicles and equipment. The Technician Manufacturing I role is described through plumbing work for Specialty Vehicles. The work includes cutting, threading, bending, joining, assembling, and installing pipes and fittings, as well as testing pipe systems for leaks. The position involves using hand and power tools, reading plumbing drawings and measurements, following directions, and working as part of a team. The role has physical demands that include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders and scaffolding; regularly lifting and moving 40 pounds without assistance; working with arms above the head; operating protective safety equipment; and working in non-temperature-controlled environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Preferred 1–2 years of plumbing experience.
Ability to read and understand plumbing drawings within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
Ability to use common hand tools and power tools, such as drills and screw guns.
Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Successful completion of drug and background screening.
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to regularly lift and move 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work with arms above the head.
Ability to operate and understand the operation of protective safety equipment in the area.
Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
1–2 years of plumbing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters, a cutting torch, and a pipe-threading machine.
Bend pipes to required angles using a pipe-bending machine or by hand.
Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints.
Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
Fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to check for leaks.
Read and understand plumbing drawings within the first 90 days of employment.
Use a tape measure for precise measurements and common hand and power tools, including drills and screw guns.
Follow directions, communicate professionally, and work in a team environment.