Fire Apparatus - General Assembler

General Assembler Position

Midwest Fire is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented General Assembler to support the preparation, sub-assembly, and final assembly of mechanical components used in our custom-built fire apparatus. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and enjoys contributing to the construction of life-saving equipment.

Why Join Our Employee-Owned Team? Midwest Fire is part of Stellar Industries, which is 100% employee-owned and operated. Eligible employees have access to a competitive benefits package that supports time away, financial well-being, health and family needs. You will help build custom fire trucks that protect communities every day. Work in our state-of-the-art facility alongside skilled tradespeople, receive on-the-job training and earn competitive pay. We're a 9-time winner of Prairie Business Magazine's "50 Best Places to Work."

Benefits at a Glance

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401k Employer-Paid Life, AD&D and Disability
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with estimated annual contributions of 15% or more, based on company performance.
• Insurance: Medical (HSA contribution), Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary (employee paid) Accident & Life

What You'll Do

• Select and utilize appropriate hand and power tools for the assembly of mechanical components
• Use various pieces of measuring equipment (i.e. tape measure, caliper, micrometer)
• Apply chevron and reflective material to chassis doors, bumper and body
• Mounting & fitting of components on body/tanks
• Mount cradle and body on chassis
• Finish body assembly to complete truck
• Pump testing as needed
• Assist in quality control of completed truck
• Read and interpret truck specification documents.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and standard shop equipment safely.
• Follow company, state, and OSHA safety procedures at all times.
• Document non-conformance issues and provide technical feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist with inventory management of parts and assemblies as needed

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school or college degree in electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, technical manuals, drawings, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Basic Computer knowledge with the ability to perform programming tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• This position requires standing on concrete for most of the shift and may include walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling and working on or around trucks.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; team lifts are required for items over 50 pounds.
• The role includes frequent work near mechanical equipment and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and low-to-medium noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Ready to help build high-quality fire apparatus? Apply today.