Assembly Technician - Sanford, FL

The Assembly Technician is responsible for the teardown and reassembly work on, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, including all Fire Division and Rescue (EMS) Division vehicles, including small gas engines and other associated equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Disassemble emergency response vehicles for repair and refurbishment.
• Reassemble, install, and wire emergency response equipment such as lights, sirens, radios, in-vehicle computers, and control systems.
• Modify and retrofit vehicles to meet customer specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform quality control checks and functional tests on all installed systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and vehicle status.
• Follow safety protocols and comply with electrical codes and vehicle safety regulations.
• Work with the painter and manager to meet delivery timelines.
• Assist in inventory control, shop maintenance, and general facility upkeep.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to create standard correspondence. Proficient verbal communication skills in English are required
• Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variances in standardized specifications.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

: Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept directions on given assignments.

• Skill in using hand tools.
• Ability to attend job training, as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature change.
• The noise level is loud, making it necessary for employees to shout to be heard above the ambient noise levels.
• Hazards which include a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, bio-medical and/or bio-hazard, fire conditions, and hazardous materials.
• Atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin. This includes, but is not limited to, fumes, odors, dust mists, gases, oil, or poor ventilation.
• Other emergency conditions that are unknown in origin and nature.