Experience the pride and passion that come with serving first responders every day. Find a career at Sutphen manufacturing our extreme-duty fire apparatus, your job will literally help save lives and property – every day.
Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States of America. With a mission to build the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world, Sutphen has manufactured emergency fire apparatus for fire departments all over the country for more than 135 years
JOB SUMMARY
Fabricate and install components on fire apparatus. Work within the manufacturing team, to perform tasks. Maintaining clean and neat work area. Clean shop as needed, which may include lawn care, snow removal, sweeping, etc. Report to Lead Man for daily tasks. Complete required paperwork accurately. Travel occasionally as needed as a representative of the Company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
· Pre-wire fire truck (body and sub frame).
· Install electrical wiring for fire truck cabs, pumps, and ladders.
· Install electrical wiring for hydraulic compartments & compartment doors.
· Perform electrical testing and inspections (all wiring and connections).
· Operate all electrical functions during pre-pump testing and final pump testing of vehicle.
· Experience in vehicle electrical installations.
· Understand 12VDC and 120/240 VAC electrical systems.
- Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and electrical schematics.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Manufacturing environment; may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Experience in safely operating power tools (drills, saws, grinders, etc.)
- Experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
- Experience in mounting and installing accessories.
- Ability to investigate and diagnose electrical problems reported on assembled vehicles.
- Excellent communication skills with excellent work ethic.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work with little to no supervision
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Experience in constructions and/or building
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Clean / valid driver’s license
WHY WORK FOR SUTPHEN EAST!
- Monday-Friday: NO WEEEKENDS REQUIRED.
- 7AM-3:30PM
- Medical Dental Vision Benefits
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- HSA, FSA, 401K
- 112 hours of PTO in your first year!
- 8 Paid Holidays!
- & much more!
Sutphen believes that creating a safe, productive and meaningful work environment, recognizing individual contributions, and providing open, direct and personal communication is key to our success, and we would like you to be part of this!
