Fabricator, Manufacturing / Production
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Assembly
Location: Holden
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Requisition
Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands‑on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.
Ferrara/KME is 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.
POSITION SUMMARYThis position will perform duties to set up, change over and operate the complete range of equipment and machine tools in an assigned area to process materials into parts for the assembly of custom vehicles, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Works from shop orders, specifications, prints and instructions
- Receives and processes raw materials or in-process parts through any range of operations to suit product specifications
- Sets up, changes over and operates the complete range of equipment, machine tools
- Position processes material on designated cart system and moves to succeeding operations as required to facilitate production flow
- Performs visual and dimensional check of work to verify parts are to specification
- Performs or assists with any operations, as required or directed to maintain work flow or respond to production requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Blue print reading
- Understands basic math, including decimal, fraction and angle dimensions
- Tools and equipment used include but are not limited to: saws, drills/mills, brake press, manual punches, and measuring equipment (tape measures, calipers)
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Follow Ferrara General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect‑free equipment. Promote safety in department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5‑S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.
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Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect‑free work and understanding of the requirements of the company's quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non‑conforming product. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.
Follow the 3 Don’t:
1) Don’t accept poor quality;
2) Don’t make poor quality;
3) Don’t pass poor quality.
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Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.
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Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of Ferrara. Actively seek out work in other areas when current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability. Submit these implemented improvements utilizing our Minor Kaizen process.
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Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of Ferrara and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement projects.
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