Truck & Van Upfitting Specialist

Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment, a division of Douglas Dynamics, seeks an Upfitting Technician to perform truck upfits and fabricate, repair, and install steel components per engineering specs. You will read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and work to meet production schedules with quality standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; three years of related manufacturing experience is preferred. Knowledge of MIG welding and 12V wiring is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three year related experience preferred but not mandatory in manufacturing or technical school.

Responsibilities

• Upfit trucks and fabricate, repair, maintain and install steel items and equipment per Production Manager goals.
• Assemble basic equipment under supervision according to SOPs.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to accurately assemble items.
• Meet production schedule deadlines and perform quality checks for compliance with standards.
• Identify defects and document issues; communicate with supervisor.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Attention to detail

12V wiring

MIG welding

Hand tools

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years related experience (preferred)

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Power tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment, a division of Douglas Dynamics, seeks an Upfitting Technician to perform truck upfits and fabricate, repair, and install steel components per engineering specs. You will read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and work to meet production schedules with quality standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; three years of related manufacturing experience is preferred. Knowledge of MIG welding and 12V wiring is a plus.