What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech Lead position at REV Group, Inc.?
Requisition ID: 27848
Smeal is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, NE.
Smeal Apparatus, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER, are 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:
Tech Leads provide technical leadership and direction in assigned manufacturing. This role actively participates and suports a work environment that is focused on lean and continuous improvement activities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consistently models a positive attitude and demonstrates a "can-do" mindset
- Ensure team compliance with the quality system and applicable policy, procedure, and practice
- Interface with Engineering on technical issues and make recommendations for change
- Assist in developing standard work for assigned areas
- Cross train employees, develop backups and additional skills in workers
- Serve as back-up Team Lead as required
- Self-check work and inspect prior processes
- Meet production goals
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Initiate process improvements when able
- Work in close proximity to customer, as needed
- Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job
- Assist other team members and departments as needed
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Extensive knowledge of product, processes, operations, theory, and practive in assigned area
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to read blue prints, routings, and BOM
- Ability to lead by example
- Ability to identify root cause, implement corrective action, where gaps to the goal exist
- Strong problem solving skills
- 2 years experience in assigned area
- Participated in at least 2 Kaizen events
- Ability to use basic hand and power tools
- Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
- Ability to retain and apply instructions
- Positive attitude
- Work overtime on short notice
- Embrace change
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Must be detailed orientated
- Ability to read and understand truck specification documents
- Ability to communicate and understand in English
- Ability to work within safety guidelines
- Must be self-motivated
- Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks
EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Select education and/or other certifications that may be either required or preferred to perform the job)
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Degree Type |
Required/Preferred |
Area of Study |
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HS Diploma or GED |
Required |
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Associates or Technical Degree |
Preferred |
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Functional Experience |
3 - 5 Years |
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Describe Experience Required: |
Experience in their area |
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Operate a vehicle: |
Occasionally |
See: |
Frequently |
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Operate heavy equipment: |
Occasionally |
Hear: |
Frequently |
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Operate small equipment: |
Frequently |
Talk |
Frequently |
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Handle power tools: |
Occasionally |
Write: |
Frequently |
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Operate production machinery: |
Occasionally |
Isolated with minimal support: |
Occasionally |
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Operate office equipment: |
Frequently |
Work in all weather conditions: |
Occasionally |
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Eye/hand coordination: |
Frequently |
Requires extended hours: |
Frequently |
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Physical movement (pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, standing): |
Frequently |
Inside work area: |
Frequently |
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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