Make ready / detailer

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

Job Description: Make Ready Technician / Upfit QA

Position Overview

The 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, checking mechanical systems, electrical wiring, safety features, and visual cosmetics to ensure strict compliance with manufacturing drawings, DOT standards, and customer specifications.

Key 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in automotive upfitting, heavy equipment assembly, or mechanical quality control.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Tools Proficient: Strong proficiency with pneumatic tools, torque wrenches, hand tools, and electrical testing meters (multimeters).
• Attention to Detail: An eagle eye for finding loose wires, missing decals, or cosmetic paint flaws.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long shifts, and safely climb on, under, and around large utility trucks.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required.

Core 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
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Time Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

6:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday