MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
Location: Nesquehoning, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
A mechanical assembly technician for emergency vehicles is a professional responsible for the fabrication, upfitting, and repair of custom emergency vehicles including fire trucks and ambulances.
Responsibilties
- Assembling and installing specialized equipment, including hydraulic systems, water pumps, air conditioning, and braking systems
- Modifying and retrofitting vehicle chassis to meet specific customer requirements
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematic drawings, and wiring diagrams to ensure precise assembly
- Troubleshooting mechanical systems and performing final functional tests to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
- Wear and maintain all required PPE
- Comply with all safety regulations
- Support team members with vehicle repair and prep tasks as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred
- Strong hands-on experience with hand tools, powers tools, and metalworking
- Previous experience in heavy-duty truck maintenance, vehicle upfitting, or a similar manufacturing environment is often required
- Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills are crucial
- ASE and EVT certifications are not required, but highly desirable
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks efficiently
- Must supply own tools
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 lbs.; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stretching, reaching, fine and gross manipulation.