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Requisition ID: 27377
Smeal 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, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER,
are part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized
vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and
recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and
infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed
to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend
on every day.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Follow standard operating procedures as well as written and verbal orders
and instructions in English.
2. Lift up to 75 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.
3. 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.
4. Able to work in a noisy environment.
5. Work overtime as needed.
6. Actively pursue cost reduction measures.
7. Perform all assigned tasks within specific time limits and company
standards.
8. Must be able to read a tape measure.
9. Must comply with all safety regulations regarding the work area, the
product and equipment. Recognize and report all safety discrepancies to
your supervisor.
10. Possess some knowledge of all aspects of this field including products,
options, and uses.
11. Ability to learn how to read and understand simple blue prints.
12. Ability & willingness to be cross-trained in respective departments.
13. Able to learn about parts and where they are used as well as the number
required per assigned task.
14. Communicate with department leaders when items run low in order to
restock/reorder parts.
15. Possess at least some prior welding experience from outside of the company
or has mastered all the required skills at the previous level in order to
advance.
16. Willingness to share department and company knowledge as needed.
17. Ability to write down information for future reference.
18. Ability to become a certified welder.
Daily Functions:
1. Must be able to complete all daily functions of a Welder/Fabricator I.
2. Execute proper fixturing and set up.
3. 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.
4. Ability to build from blue prints, shop orders, etc.
5. Ability to read blue prints fluently.
6. Use hand tools, sanders, and grinders and operate plasma cutter, torch,
shear bar-angle, iron saw, and cranes.
7. Must be able to operate and setup welders required to perform the duties of
this position.
8. Understand NDT testing acceptability standards.
9. Perform acceptable welds in qualified process and positions.
10. Sand and grind welds and/or parts.
11. Ability to consistently read a tape measure accurately.
12. Identify and place parts in designated areas independently.
13. Weld on a daily basis. This includes welding in small areas or in truck
compartments.
14. Ability to correctly set welder for weld type.
15. Ability to read weld symbols and specifications on blue prints
16. Willingness to work in all areas of the welding shop.
17. Understand and adhere to excellent quality work standards.
Required Tests:
1. Must pass a Flat & Vertical Weld Test for both aluminum and steel.
Potential Hazards:
1. Eye injuries & exposure to ultra violet rays: welding can cause damage to
eyes. Required to wear an approved helmet with hood and a lens tinted to 10
or darker per OSHA standards, or an electronic lens set to at least 10 when
welding. Eye protection and face shield must be worn when sanding to prevent
eye injury.
2. Burns: wear PPE when welding to protect against burns.
3. Trips & falls: ensure all air hoses and obstacles are kept clear of aisles.
4. Heavy lifting: ask co-worker for help or use a crane or forklift operator
when lifting objects over 75 lbs.
5. Air quality: wear respirator when in close quarters due to gases from
welding, if needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The
Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color,
religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status,
pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis
prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to
assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with
disabilities, and for protected veterans.
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