General Laborer-Paint Prepper

About the Organization

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top‑of‑the‑line fire apparatus, created with state‑of‑the‑art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.

Full‑Time | Shift Days

• Starting wage of $20.00 or more depending on experience
• Vacation accrual starts the day you do!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision and $20,000 company‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness and hospital insurance options available
• 401(k) and profit sharing

General laborer is responsible for the installation of final parts on fire apparatus, paint prep and/or sanding and preparing welded ladders for inspection. The role uses a variety of basic hand tools along with possible welding to complete installations.

• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools
• Housekeeping – clean and sweep areas
• Install bracket, guards, chains, and covers
• Follow wiring schematics
• Install switches, lighting, and electrical boxes
• Able to maintain good quality work with proper PPE in a timely fashion
• Clean and prep parts
• Organize parts on racks
• Operate overhead crane and forklift as directed
• Help wherever is needed on the shop floor
• Sanding and preparing welded ladders for inspection by UL
• Other duties as assigned by the area supervisor

• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

• Standing 85% of the time
• Bending 15% of the time
• Some sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Relocate or move 50 lbs.

• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Knowledge of raw materials and techniques for maximizing manufacturing and distribution of goods
• Controlling operations of equipment and systems
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
• Using mathematics to solve problems
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Read blueprints
• Possess basic math knowledge
• Read tape measure
• Possess a satisfactory safety record and be aware of others' safety, including own
• Reliable, responsible, dependable
• Confer with supervisors to plan and review daily work activities
• Attention to details
• Adhere to all company policies

• Forklift Certification
• Overhead Crane Certification

This position is in a general shop and sometimes outside, with access to all welfare facilities. Temperature can vary with the season. Most hazards come from machines; following proper procedures should minimize risk. Exposed to the elements, workers should prepare appropriate safety equipment.

This position requires standing and walking for the majority of the shift. Use of feet, hands, and fingers for over 60 minutes at a time is common. Depending on the season, protective apparel will be required. Movements such as reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are part of daily tasks. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, and good depth perception.

All positions require the ability to lift 50 pounds.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. They do not establish a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer.

EOE, including disability and veterans. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.