Assembly Technician

Located in Ocala, FL

Salary: $17.50-$19.00

As a Firetruck Assembly Technician, you will play a vital role in building life-saving, custom emergency vehicles. You will install mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems according to detailed shop orders and engineering blueprints. Using a variety of hand and power tools, you will ensure every vehicle meets strict safety guidelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• System Installation & Integration: Assemble custom firetruck components by fitting, routing, and installing electrical wiring, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation: Accurately read and follow shop drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering blueprints to ensure precise part placement.

• Mechanical Fabrication & Fitting: Measure, align, and secure structural and mechanical parts using precision measuring tools, hand tools, and power tools.

• Quality Assurance & Inspection: Inspect assembled components and completed work against specifications, making adjustments as needed to maintain top quality.

• Tool & Workstation Maintenance: Keep tools in safe working order through routine preventive maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area in an open-air manufacturing environment.

• Teamwork & Safety Compliance: Collaborate with team members and supervisors to troubleshoot production challenges, meet deadlines, and strictly follow safety protocols.

Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Experience: Proven mechanical assembly experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, automotive, or construction environments.

• Technical Aptitude: Strong proficiency in using hand and power tools with a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing principles.

• Blueprints & Schematics: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

• Precision & Measurement: Expertise with precision measurement tools (e.g., tape measures, calipers) to work within exact tolerances.

• Systems Familiarity: Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical harness routing/termination.

• Work Environment: Ability to perform physical assembly tasks safely and efficiently in a multi-temperature production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in emergency vehicle assembly or heavy equipment manufacturing.

• Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment and a willingness to work voluntary overtime as needed.

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