Truck Upfit Technician: Install & Fabrication Pro

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Oakland Township (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with match

Disability & Life Insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

The Upfit Technician at The Shyft Group in Oakland, IA performs quality upfit installations and service repairs on various truck bodies. You will read detailed work orders, fabricate mounting brackets, and document causes for repairs in a fast-paced shop environment.

This regular hourly, non-exempt position requires HS diploma or GED and experience in a service shop. Benefits support health, retirement, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a service shop environment preferred.
• Experienced with vehicle mechanics, including electrical systems, hydraulics and basic fabrication techniques.
• PTO experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete consistent and quality installs of truck accessories, including lift gates, shelving units, tool boxes, body components and lighting systems.
• Complete custom service repairs on commercial vehicles and flatbeds; service repairs on truck bodies.
• Document the cause and corrections for all repairs.
• Fabricating custom mounting brackets.
• Read and follow detailed work orders, installation drawings, blueprints, etc.

Skills

Vehicle mechanics experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Fabrication techniques

PTO experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The Upfit Technician at The Shyft Group in Oakland, IA performs quality upfit installations and service repairs on various truck bodies. You will read detailed work orders, fabricate mounting brackets, and document causes for repairs in a fast-paced shop environment.

This regular hourly, non-exempt position requires HS diploma or GED and experience in a service shop. Benefits support health, retirement, and work-life balance.