Make ready / detailer

Make Ready Technician performs multi-phase inspections, final adjustments, and detailing on utility truck chassis and mounted aerial lift equipment. This hands-on role bridges the gap between major assembly and final delivery, ensuring strict compliance with manufacturing drawings, DOT standards, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Final Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI): Run through comprehensive checklists to verify the functionality of all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components on the truck body and boom.
• Chassis & Upfit Quality Checks: Inspect incoming truck chassis and outgoing sub-assembly welds, structural mounts, and torque specifications on major fasteners.
• Electrical & Mechanical Adjustments: Check 12V and auxiliary electrical wiring for proper routing, connection, and insulation. Adjust minor hardware, hinges, toolboxes, and decals.
• Fluid & Leak Verification: Check hydraulic fluids, engine fluids, and gearboxes. Inspect all lines and valves to guarantee zero leaks under system pressure.
• Cosmetic Detailing & Touch-ups: Clean the interior and exterior of completed vehicles. Perform minor paint touch-ups and remove production debris (shavings, overspray) to ensure a flawless presentation.
• Documentation: Complete and sign off on all QA/Make Ready paperwork, logging any defects or non-conformities to be sent back to the production floor before customer sign-off.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in automotive upfitting, heavy equipment assembly, or mechanical quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Strong proficiency with pneumatic tools, torque wrenches, hand tools, and electrical testing meters (multimeters).
• Keen attention to detail for identifying loose wires, missing decals, or cosmetic paint flaws.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long shifts, and safely climb on, under, and around large utility trucks.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

6:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday