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Assembler I
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What they do
A Production Fabricator or Assembler constructs and assembles a wide range of products, such as engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, and control panels, as well as the individual parts that make up these products.
$38,139 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Assembler I Spartan Fire, LLC United States, Michigan, Charlotte Sep 05, 2026
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Requisition ID:
27669
Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.
Spartan Emergency Response 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.
SUMMARY:
The Production Assembly position is responsible for assembly line work. This includes all positions within the assembly, sub-assembly, and component build work centers.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete assembly in assigned area
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
Perform rework, as needed
Apply feedback or instructions from Supervisor and/or Team Lead, as needed
Complete proper forms and documentation (example: defective tags, build book, etc.)
Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area
Self-check work and inspect prior processes
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Meet production goals
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Initiate process improvements
Support 5S in work area
Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent attendance
- Positive attitude
- Strong and consistent attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
- Team oriented
- Capable of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being communicated)
- Basic computer skills are required
Willing to:
Learn and rotate within all areas and plants (production or materials)
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of Spartan's systems (example: AS/400)
Able to:
Lift 40 pounds
Work overtime on short notice
Embrace change 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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Benefits
- Dental Insurance