Mechanic, Manufacturing ​/ Production

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a custom ambulance manufacturer for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 and medium‑duty ambulances. At the heart of AEV is our unwavering commitment to caring for our customers and dedicated network of dealers. We are inspired by a calling to build ambulances with the highest standards of American‑crafted excellence and approach every relationship with equally high standards.

The welcoming spirit and warmth of our people continue long after the purchase.

AEV is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line‑up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 5,000+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency.

Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

• Must be able to ensure manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Work from shop orders, specifications, in‑house and customer reports, manuals, schematics, prints, diagrams, quality lists, production schedules, pre‑shipment inspection lists, customer generated discrepancy lists, and instructions.
• As necessary, diagnose problems, establish root cause, disassemble units, and determine extent of repairs. Identify material requirements, rebuild and repair any range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic units and software. Reassemble and test components to meet all applicable and required standards.
• Review reported operational malfunctions. Analyze data, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution with responsible party. Communicate instructions to customer representatives and visit customer location as required. Identify, locate, remove and replace parts or components, and make required adjustments. Retrofit or modify product to meet engineering and/or customer changes.
• Set up prescribed tests to check the operation of electrical components, including lights, sirens, radios, and warning systems. Diagnose problems, locate source of trouble, rewire or replace units as required. Be able to trace wires, examine connections, and replace wiring and/or connectors. Test operation and reassemble repaired units.
• Set up, change over, and operate the complete range of equipment and machine tools in the assigned area. Capable of performing scrubs of print packages, BOM’s, and shop orders; correct discrepancies.
• Be a technical advisor to the supervisor and assist with planning of daily activities and accomplishing weekly/daily commitments.
• Ability to acquire and maintain EVT qualification, AC certifications and CDL (as required).
• Assist the supervisor in the training and orientation of new and transferred team members into the department.
• Ability to wear fall protection devices as needed when working at heights above 4 feet.
• Must be able to participate in LEAN and continuous improvement activities.

Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain workflow or respond to production requirements.

Hand tools, hand power tools, saws, soldering iron, electrical test stand, voltmeters, amp meter, computer, and engine/transmission data readers, tape measure, digital level, torch, plasma cutter, air arc, fixtures, overhead crane, impact wrenches, stud welder, grinders, belt sander, drill press, templates, heat gun, saws, rivets and screw guns, drill press, belt sander, grinders, impact wrenches, shop truck, and fork lift; other tools are required.

1. SAFETY:
Follow 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…