Second Truck Assembler

Job Overview

Heavy Duty Truck Assemblers and Up-Fitters are skilled technicians responsible for assembling, modifying, and customizing heavy-duty trucks and their components to meet specific customer or operational requirements. This role involves working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, ensuring quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols in a manufacturing or workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly: Install and assemble major truck components such as cranes, axles, and smaller chassis components (toolboxes, chock holders, cone holders, etc.) using Hand Tools, Power Tools, And Specialized Equipment.
• Up-Fitting: Customize trucks by adding specialized equipment or features, such as PTO, hydraulic systems, toolboxes, or custom bodies (e.g., dump beds, flatbeds), based on blueprints, schematics, or customer specifications.
• Wiring and Electrical: Install and connect electrical wiring, and control systems for lights, sensors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed work to ensure functionality, safety, and compliance with manufacturer standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT regulations).
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues during assembly or up-fitting processes.
• Documentation: Record parts used, labor time, and modifications made for inventory and customer records.
• Safety Compliance: Follow workplace safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to OSHA standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, designers, and other team members to execute complex builds or modifications efficiently.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Prior experience in automotive or heavy equipment assembly, mechanics, or a related field (1-3 years preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with tools (e.g., wrenches, drills, welders) and ability to read blueprints, technical diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of heavy-duty vehicle systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy parts (up to 50-75 lbs), stand for extended periods, and work in various positions (e.g., bending, kneeling).
• Certifications: Welding certification, CDL (Commercial Driver's License), or ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications are a plus but not always required.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in aligning parts and ensuring all modifications meet quality and safety standards.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.