Automotive Assembler

Reading Truck; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Footwear discount

Training programs

Job summary

Reading Truck in Arlington, TX seeks an Automotive Assembler to join our manufacturing team. You will help install specialty truck equipment such as service bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, and hitches under supervision.

Safety rules, PPE adherence, and accurate mounting of components are essential to success. Strong candidates will have welding experience, electrical wiring knowledge, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding skills (metal and aluminum).
• 2+ years of electrical wiring experience.
• Ability to build schematics.
• Hydraulics knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently.
• Ability to operate power hand tools and bring basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Install truck bodies, plows, and commercial accessories.
• Mount hitches, shelves, ladders, racks, and related parts.
• Basic weld experience is helpful.
• Train with other mechanics as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Welding skills (metal & aluminum)

Electrical wiring

Schematics

Hydraulics knowledge

Independent troubleshooting

Operate power hand tools

Tools

Power hand tools

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

A 2+ Year Automotive Assembler at Reading Truck works under the direction of the Shop Supervisor to complete the installation of specialty truck equipment such as service utility bodies, stake bodies, dump bodies, hitches, and other commercial truck accessories.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Follow safety rules and comply with all PPE requirements.
• Install truck bodies, plows, commercial truck accessories
• Mount hitches, shelves, drawers, ladder racks, mud flaps, etc.
• Basic weld experience (helpful)
• Train with other mechanics as needed
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager

Required Credentials

• 2+ years of welding skills (metal and aluminum)
• 2+ years of electrical wiring
• Ability to build schematics
• Complex Hydraulics knowledge and experience (a plus)
• Independent ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to operate power hand tools (and have basic tools)

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

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