Automotive Upfitter (Emergency Vehicles)

About the role

Our specialty is modifying brand new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. In fact, we upfit more police vehicles than any other company in North America and we continue to focus on growing our business. Founded in 1952, Kerr Industries has a strong North American presence with operations located in Texas, Chicago, Michigan and Oshawa. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success.

Kerr Industries, a subsidiary of Safe Fleet, is looking to add full-time Automotive Installers to our Day Shift (6:00am to 2:30pm). If you value creativity, are into cars and electronics, appreciate a fast-paced work environment, and need interesting work that will allow you to truly have an impact on a business, then this is the place for you. Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Responsibilities

Working and reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the new Automotive Installer will perform all upfitting tasks, which include but are not limited to:

• Installing all equipment necessary to modify brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. This includes routing and installing wire harnesses, controllers, partitions, auxiliary batteries, light bars, push bumpers, power supplies, component trays, and consoles.
• Disassembling and reassembling factory vehicles
• Reading drawings, including electrical schematics with limited help
• Working in an industrial environment that may require heavy physical duties, including frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping and kneeling
• Fieldwork may be required at times as well as varying work hours. Some overtime may be required.
• Working independently, maintaining accurate records, finding efficiencies while respecting quality, and contributing ideas to the company
• Supplying their own basic set of tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work

Requirements

The following are required for the role:

• Experience working with automotive electrical systems
• Experience working with automotive mechanical systems
• A valid driver’s license
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Being a constructive team player and possessing and exhibiting a positive attitude
• Being detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship
• Being comfortable in an exciting fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Higher consideration will be given to candidates who have:

• Completed at least two years, preferably graduated, from a four-year trade school, vocational high school or equivalent, with courses in general shop and automotive repair
• A valid mechanic’s license
• ASE Automotive Technician or EVT Emergency Vehicle Technician certification

Skills

The following tools are required for the role:

• 90 Degree Pick
• Air Blower
• Basic Combination Wrenches
• Butane Torch or Heat Gun
• Center Punch
• Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Set
• Driver Bit Set
• Flexible Magnet
• Flush Cut Pliers
• Hammers (Dead Blow & Rubber Mallet)
• HD Wire Crimping/Cutting Tool
• Knife
• Metric Sockets (3/8" X 1/4” Drive 6-Point)
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Quick-Release Ratchet (3/8" & 1/4” Drive)
• Rubber Mallet
• SAE & Metric Allen Wrenches, Full Length of T-Handle Recommended
• SAE Sockets (3/8" X 1/4” Drive 6-Point)
• Screwdriver Set
• Side Cutters
• Socket Adaptors for Drill/Nut Driver, 1/4" & 3/8”
• Soldering Torch/Iron, Steel Tipped Butane Torch Recommended
• Tape Measure
• Telescoping Pick-Up Magnet
• Test Light
• Torx Bit Set (T5 -> T30)
• Trim Tool/ Panel Popper Set
• Wire Strippers
• Work Light
• Tool Cart/Lockable Box/Storage

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses.