Truck Upfit Technician: Installations & Fabrication

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

The Shyft Group USA, Inc in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Upfit Technician for Independent Truck Upfitters. This role performs quality installs of truck accessories such as lift gates, shelving, tool boxes, and lighting systems on commercial vehicles and flatbeds.

You will read work orders, fabricate mounting brackets, document repairs, and help with custom service repairs. HS diploma required; prior shop experience preferred; PTO a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete consistent and quality installs of truck accessories.
• Including but not limited to 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

electrical systems

hydraulics

fabrication techniques

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The Shyft Group USA, Inc in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Upfit Technician for Independent Truck Upfitters. This role performs quality installs of truck accessories such as lift gates, shelving, tool boxes, and lighting systems on commercial vehicles and flatbeds.

You will read work orders, fabricate mounting brackets, document repairs, and help with custom service repairs. HS diploma required; prior shop experience preferred; PTO a plus.