Truck Line Technician 1

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon-Herrington Company, part of Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a truckline technician to modify and fabricate heavy‑duty trucks to meet client needs.

You’ll perform welding and fabrication, install liftgates and service bodies, read blueprints and schematics, and uphold safety and quality standards. Prior upfitting experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Welding proficiency; certification not required.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and truck specs.
• Experience with shop tools such as torches, plasma cutters, grinders and presses.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work in confined spaces.
• Prior upfitting or automotive fabrication experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld steel and aluminum components to customize frames, bodies and chassis.
• Install liftgates, dump kits, service bodies and accessory packages.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics for precise fabrication.
• Adhere to safety protocols and inspect finished work for structural integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Blueprint reading

Tool proficiency

Physical stamina

Truck upfitting experience

Tools

Torches

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Presses

Job description

Marmon-Herrington Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Our truckline technician position focuses on modifying, upgrading and fabricating heavy-duty trucks to meet specific client needs, aesthetic preferences or specialized operational requirements. This role involves a blend of mechanical repair, structural fabrication and modifications to ensure vehicles are both functional and operationally distinct.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Welding: Cut, shape and weld steel and aluminum components to customize truck frames, bodies and chassis.
• Upfitting & Installation: Install specialized equipment, including liftgates, dump kits, service bodies and accessory packages.
• Blueprints & Specs: Read & interpret, technical drawings, electrical schematics and work orders to ensure precise, high-quality fabrication.
• Safety & Quality Control: Adhere to safety protocols, inspect finished work for structural integrity and troubleshoot fitment issues.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Welding Proficiency: Experience is a bonus. No certification is required.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, schematics and work-ready truck specifications.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with shop tools, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and presses.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in confined spaces.
• Experience: Previous experience in truck upfitting, automotive fabrication, heavy equipment mechanics or automotive customization is desired, but not required.

Career Growth Path:

This role offers clear growth opportunities within Marmon-Herrington and across Marmon Holdings. High-performing individuals may progress into roles into other roles, either within Marmon-Herrington or throughout the broader Transportation Group. Our decentralized model encourages development and mobility based on performance, initiative, and career interest

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.