Sutphen Experience Technician

Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States of America.

With a mission to build the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world, Sutphen has manufactured emergency fire apparatus for fire departments all over the country for more than 133 years.

Sutphen is seeking a Material Handler that holds an active class B CDL or higher to join our growing team in Urbana, Ohio.

In this role, you will be responsible for transporting materials and components within the manufacturing facility and its partners. You are responsible to ensure the timely delivery of parts to various production areas, maintain inventory records, and assist with loading and unloading shipments. This role requires a commercial driver's license (CDL), attention to detail, and adherence to safety regulations.

Why Join Team Sutphen?

• Safety is our priority
• Family-owned and operated
• First shift operation 
• High-quality and extremely affordable benefit packages
• A collaborative and challenging environment fostering high engagement and retention
• We have fun building the highest quality product that saves lives and property

This position supports final inspections and delivery center operations for all apparatus; champions the Sutphen Experience with customers.

Essential Tasks

· Maintains Delivery Center to support final inspection process, staging all apparatus and customer support equipment

· Performs light assembly, plumbing, and electrical work as needed to support final inspection process

· Demonstrates apparatus capabilities with customers, including driving and operation of pump and all options

· Assists with completion of final inspection items and final quality audit prior to delivery

· Must be able to work well with customers and champion the Sutphen Experience for all involve

Job Requirements

· Class A CDL required; must have active license or willingness and ability to obtain through Sutphen’s CDL Program

· Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a drug screen and a standardized background check

· Ability to measure and complete drawing-based order forms for in-house parts fabrication

· Ability to read/understand assembly and part drawings

· Experience in safely operating power tools (drills, saws, grinders, etc.) and accurately read a tape measure

· Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements

· Sustained holding up to 40 lbs. overhead for (5-15) minutes during installation of applicable components

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in fluctuating temperatures.

· Consistent walking and standing

· Must be able to kneel, squat, stoop, bend, twist, pull, push, and reach

· Frequent gripping, medium to fine dexterity (small wires, nuts, and bolts)

· Must be able to safely use step ladders or truck installed climbing systems to gain access to upper areas of trucks