Discover a Career with Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company

Employment Type: Full-Time Position

Pay: $20.00 to $35.00 Depending on experience

Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Why Join Us

Join our team in Luverne, MN! Help build custom fire trucks that protect communities every day. Work in our state-of-the-art facility with skilled tradespeople, get on-the-job training, competitive pay, benefits, and quarterly incentives. We’re a 7-time winner of Prairie Business Magazine’s “50 Best Places to Work.”

Benefits: Holidays • Vacation & Sick Leave • Simple IRA • Quarterly Incentives/Bonuses

Insurance: Medical (HSA contribution), Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Accident & Life

Overview

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company is seeking a Fire Apparatus Fabricator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on fabrication work and takes pride in building high-quality components. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication of fire apparatus components
• Operate fabrication equipment including press brake, shear, and Piranha
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Measure, cut, and form metal materials to specifications
• Complete welding tasks using wire feed and TIG processes as needed - training will be provided for the right canidate.
• Assist in the implementation and sustainment of 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Collaborate with team members to meet production and quality standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience operating fabrication equipment
• Welding experience (wire feed and/or TIG) a plus but not required; willingness to learn required—training provided for the right candidate
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates must complete:

• Physical examination
• Background check
• Drug screening