Make ready / detailer

Time Manufacturing Company; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health, dental, and IVS?

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative and innovative work环境

Job summary

Time Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Make Ready / Detailer in Haslet, TX to perform multi-phase inspections and detailing on utility truck chassis and mounted aerial lift equipment. This hands-on role ensures compliance with drawings, DOT standards, and customer specs before delivery.

You will inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, verify torque specs, and complete QA paperwork, collaborating with production for defect resolution.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in 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 and ability to identify cosmetic defects and safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Final Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI): verify mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Chassis & Upfit Quality Checks: inspect welds, mounts, and fasteners' torque specs.
• Electrical & Mechanical Adjustments: check wiring routing, insulation, and hardware.
• Fluid & Leak Verification: inspect fluids and check for leaks under pressure.
• Cosmetic Detailing & Touch-ups: clean interiors/exteriors and perform touch-ups.
• Documentation: complete QA paperwork and log defects for corrective action.

Skills

Experience in upfitting

Blueprint reading

Electrical testing

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Driver's license

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Multimeter

Job description

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Make ready / detailer

Full Time Haslet, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1461

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

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
• 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.