Tech Lead

Additional Locations: Requisition ID: 27848

Smeal 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, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER, are part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

SUMMARY:

Tech Leads provide technical leadership and direction in assigned manufacturing. This role actively participates and suports a work environment that is focused on lean and continuous improvement activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consistently models a positive attitude and demonstrates a "can-do" mindset

Ensure team compliance with the quality system and applicable policy, procedure, and practice

Interface with Engineering on technical issues and make recommendations for change

Assist in developing standard work for assigned areas

Cross train employees, develop backups and additional skills in workers

Serve as back-up Team Lead as required

Self-check work and inspect prior processes

Meet production goals

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Initiate process improvements when able

Work in close proximity to customer, as needed

Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job

Assist other team members and departments as needed

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Extensive knowledge of product, processes, operations, theory, and practive in assigned area

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to read blue prints, routings, and BOM

Ability to lead by example

Ability to identify root cause, implement corrective action, where gaps to the goal exist

Strong problem solving skills

2+ years experience in assigned area

Participated in at least 2 Kaizen events

Ability to use basic hand and power tools

Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines

Ability to retain and apply instructions

Positive attitude

Work overtime on short notice

Embrace change

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Must be detailed orientated

Ability to read and understand truck specification documents

Ability to communicate and understand in English

Ability to work within safety guidelines

Must be self-motivated

Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Select education and/or other certifications that may be either required or preferred to perform the job)

Degree Type

Required/Preferred

Area of Study

HS Diploma or GED

Required

Associates or Technical Degree

Preferred

Functional Experience

3 - 5 Years

Describe Experience Required:

Experience in their area

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Operate a vehicle:

Occasionally

See:

Frequently

Operate heavy equipment:

Occasionally

Hear:

Frequently

Operate small equipment:

Frequently

Talk

Frequently

Handle power tools:

Occasionally

Write:

Frequently

Operate production machinery:

Occasionally

Isolated with minimal support:

Occasionally

Operate office equipment:

Frequently

Work in all weather conditions:

Occasionally

Eye/hand coordination:

Frequently

Requires extended hours:

Frequently

Physical movement (pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, standing):

Frequently

Inside work area:

Frequently

Terex Corporation 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. Terex Corporation 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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