Automotive Installer

MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE; Whitby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a full-time Automotive Installer to join their upfitting team. The role involves modifying brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles, requiring expertise in automotive electrical and mechanical systems. Applicants should possess strong diagnostic skills and be detail-oriented, with a valid driver’s license being essential for the position.

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive electrical and mechanical systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• EVT Certification and Whelen Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment to modify vehicles into emergency vehicles.
• Perform system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Work with customers and fleets on-site.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

Automotive mechanical systems

System diagnostics

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

About Us

MTC has dedicated itself to supporting the Front-Line Responders in Ontario by providing a facility of the highest caliber, capable of providing quality materials and superior workmanship to all projects. With dedicated factory trained staff, MTC caters to customers with one-off custom builds to entire fleet solutions. Our service and support extend well beyond our own facility with a road service crew to address customer needs on-site. We pride ourselves on not just addressing customer needs but continually surpassing them. Fire, Police & Public Works Departments look to MTC for all their electronic repair and installation needs.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Automotive Installer to join our upfitting team at MTC!

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Installation and commissioning of various types of vehicle systems.
• Install electrical wiring, connect electrical fittings, drill holes, soldering, and perform all physical tasks associated with modifying vehicles for the acceptance of emergency-related equipment.
• System diagnostics and troubleshooting skills.
• Installation and removal of all equipment on emergency vehicles, reinstalling interior trim, retrofitting, and upgrading.
• Develop wiring routes throughout the vehicle for the most efficient wiring path and enable future replacement and/or troubleshooting.
• Work with customers and fleets on-site.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Work will involve frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and kneeling.
• Fieldwork will be required at times, as well as varying work hours. A company vehicle is provided.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• In-shop environment.
• Comfortable with working outdoors if required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive electrical systems.
• Experience working with automotive mechanical systems.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship.
• EVT Certified preferred but not required.
• Whelen Trained preferred but not required.

Requirements

• 310k, 310S Licensed or Radio Communications Technician Certificate preferred but not required.
• 2-3 years of previous experience working on Emergency Vehicle installations and electronics preferred but not required.
• Pre-employment Police Background check is mandatory.
• Clean driver’s abstract.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is required to visit customer locations as per their company policies.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent.