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Requisition ID: 25814

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.

A day in the life of a Welder at REV:

Perform all Choose an item. welding procedures including machine settings, bottles, and necessary fittings
Welding Aluminum and set up and maintaining welding machine (tip, liner, changes, etc.) and welding vertical, horizontal, and overhead.
Inspect welds for cracks, burn through and weld spatter.
Welding of Choose an item. where required
Grind and clean areas where required
Stay current in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and basic mechanical adjustments on all equipment as needed
Follow hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures

Required education, skills, and experience to be successful:

Preferred 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred high school diploma or GED-
Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements
Must read blueprints, and engineering drawings and perform shop math to layout, fabricate and weld various parts and assemblies
Must process knowledge and experience in Choose an item. welding machine
Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
Ability to work in a team environment
Successful completion of the drug and background screening

Physical demands in this role:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders.
Ability to work with arms above head
Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance
Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments

What makes REV unique:

Medical, dental and vision benefits start day one
Military friendly employer
Education reimbursement
Career development and advancement opportunities
Opportunities to relocate to other REV locations
All of our products are made in the USA

REV Group 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. REV Group 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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