Make Ready & Detail Technician - Upfit QA

TIME Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental + Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Time Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Make Ready Technician to perform multi‑phase inspections, final adjustments, and detailing on utility truck chassis and aerial lift equipment.

You will ensure strict adherence to drawings, DOT standards, and customer specifications. The role requires 1–3 years in automotive upfitting or mechanical QC; you will inspect hydraulics, wiring, and mechanical systems, and perform precise adjustments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of automotive upfitting, heavy equipment assembly, or mechanical quality control.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with pneumatic tools, torque wrenches, hand tools, and electrical testing meters.
• Attention to detail to identify loose wires, decals, or cosmetic paint flaws.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around large utility trucks.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Final Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI): verify mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical functions on the truck body and boom.
• Chassis and Upfit quality checks on welds, mounts, and fasteners per specs.
• Electrical and mechanical adjustments to routing, connections, and insulation.
• Check fluids and leaks; inspect lines and valves under system pressure.
• Cosmetic detailing and touch-ups; remove debris and overspray for presentation.
• Complete QA/Make Ready paperwork and log defects for production feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Physical strength

Driver's license

Education

N/A

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Torque wrenches

Multimeter

Job description

Time Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Make Ready Technician to perform multi‑phase inspections, final adjustments, and detailing on utility truck chassis and aerial lift equipment.

You will ensure strict adherence to drawings, DOT standards, and customer specifications. The role requires 1–3 years in automotive upfitting or mechanical QC; you will inspect hydraulics, wiring, and mechanical systems, and perform precise adjustments.