Assembler I
Core
Assemble components of aerial ladders and mount them to fire truck chassis, working with hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Role type
Entry-level manufacturing assembler
Builds
Custom emergency response vehicles, fire apparatus, and specialized truck chassis
Domain
Manufacturing / Fire service equipment
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, hydraulic system knowledge, electrical wiring knowledge, precision measurement, power tool usage, hand tool usage, torque specification adherence, basic math skills, English reading and communication
Preferred skills
experience building mobile equipment or truck assembly, basic computer skills, ability to work under pressure
Technologies
hydraulic valves, pumps, cylinders, hosing, 12V and 110V wiring, torque tools, power tools, hand tools
Responsibilities
Mount hydraulic valves and components, install diamond plate and trim to turntable, mount torque box and superstructure to chassis, install and mount small ladder components, run power cables and harnesses, mount electrical components, run hydraulic hoses, torque bolts above ½" to specifications, complete pinning of cylinders
Seniority
Entry-level, minimal supervision after training
