Truck Equipment Frame & Installation Tech--$22-$30/hr--Tools Provided

Bonnell-Industries-Inc; Dixon (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company

Company Provided Life Insurance

Company Provided Short Term Disability

Company Provided Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Advancement

Apparel Allowance

Safety Boot Allowance

Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

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Bonnell-Industries-Inc is seeking a skilled Truck Equipment Frame & Installation Technician to support the initial stage of truck equipment installation. You will prepare and modify new truck chassis and install structural and mechanical equipment required for each build.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and fabrication skills, be able to read drawings and measurements, and ensure equipment is properly located, aligned and securely installed for downstream production.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience with hand and power tools, including drills, grinders and measuring equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, drawings, measurements and equipment specifications.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety.

Mansioni

• Perform truck frame and chassis modifications per drawings and installation requirements.
• Measure, locate, drill, cut, weld, and modify chassis components as needed.
• Install and mount equipment such as hitches, brackets, underbody scrapers, and hoists.
• Position, align, and securely mount equipment using welding, drilling, bolting methods.
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, measurements, and equipment specs.
• Verify location, alignment, clearances, and mounting dimensions prior to permanent install.
• Weld and perform light fabrication for installations.
• Operate shop equipment (welders, torches, plasma cutters, drills, grinders, cranes, forklifts).
• Inspect completed work for fit, alignment and weld quality; document inspections.

Conoscenze

Mechanical aptitude

Read drawings

Measuring accurately

Welding/fabrication

Use hand/power tools

Independent worker

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Vocational welding/fabrication training

Strumenti

Welding equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Plasma cutter

Drills and grinders

Measuring tools

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Description

Position Summary

The Truck Equipment Frame & Installation Technician is responsible for the initial stage of truck equipment installation, including preparing and modifying new truck chassis and installing structural and mechanical equipment required for each truck build.

This position performs truck frame modifications and installs equipment through welding, drilling, bolting, fabrication, and mechanical assembly. Typical installations include rear towing hitches, snowplow hitches, wing mounting brackets, underbody scrapers, prewet system brackets, dump body hoists, and other job-specific chassis-mounted equipment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and fabrication skills, is comfortable performing precise modifications to new truck chassis, and can interpret drawings, measurements, and installation instructions to ensure equipment is properly located, aligned, and securely installed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform required truck frame and chassis modifications according to drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Measure, locate, drill, cut, weld, and modify chassis components as required for equipment installation.
• Install and mount rear towing hitches, plow hitches, wing brackets, underbody scrapers, prewet brackets, dump body hoists, and other job-specific equipment.
• Position, align, and securely mount equipment using welding, drilling, bolting, and other approved installation methods.
• Read and interpret work instructions, installation drawings, measurements, and equipment specifications.
• Verify component location, alignment, clearances, and mounting dimensions prior to permanent installation.
• Perform welding and light fabrication necessary to complete structural and mechanical installations.
• Operate welders, torches, plasma cutters, drills, grinders, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other required shop equipment.
• Inspect completed installations for proper fit, alignment, fastening, weld quality, and workmanship before the truck moves to the next stage of production.
• Identify and communicate chassis, equipment, dimensional, or component issues that could affect downstream installation.
• Document completed work and required inspections using company systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Complete assigned installations within established production hours while maintaining quality and safety standards

Full Time Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Company Provided Short Term Disability
• Company Provided Long Term Disability
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Apparel Allowance
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience using hand and power tools, including drills, grinders, impact tools, and measuring equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to accurately measure, locate, align, drill, bolt, and install mechanical components.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, installation drawings, measurements, and equipment specifications.
• Ability to safely operate or be trained to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to inspect completed work for proper fit, alignment, fastening, and workmanship.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate work on new truck chassis.
• Ability to work independently while meeting established production expectations.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safe work practices.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 1–3+ years of experience in truck equipment installation, welding/fabrication, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, automotive, or a similar mechanical environment.
• Experience modifying or installing equipment on truck frames or chassis.
• Experience installing snowplow hitches, wing mounting systems, underbody scrapers, towing hitches, hoists, or similar heavy equipment.
• MIG welding experience.
• Experience with drilling, cutting, grinding, plasma cutting, and other metalworking processes.
• Experience performing layout and accurately locating components from drawings and dimensional specifications.
• Experience installing heavy mechanical components using cranes or other material-handling equipment.
• Experience with custom or low-volume equipment installation where individual builds may have different configurations.
• Vocational or technical training in welding, fabrication, diesel technology, automotive technology, industrial mechanics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with vocational trucks, snow and ice equipment, dump bodies, or truck-mounted equipment.