Tech Lead

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Location:

Snyder , NE, US, 68664

Company: REV Group, Inc.

Work Hours: Mon-Thu 6a-4:30p, 30 min lunch

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 27848

Smeal, a REV Group brand, 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 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:

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)

Degree Type	Required/Preferred	Area of Study
HS Diploma or GED	Required
Associates or Technical Degree	Preferred

Functional Experience	3 - 5 Years
Describe Experience Required:	Experience in their area

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Operate a vehicle:	Occasionally	See:	Frequently
Operate heavy equipment:	Occasionally	Hear:	Frequently
Operate small equipment:	Frequently	Talk	Frequently
Handle power tools:	Occasionally	Write:	Frequently
Operate production machinery:	Occasionally	Isolated with minimal support:	Occasionally
Operate office equipment:	Frequently	Work in all weather conditions:	Occasionally
Eye/hand coordination:	Frequently	Requires extended hours:	Frequently
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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