UPFIT TECHNICIAN

DeKalb Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company holidays

On-site micromarket

Professional development

401k with company match

Health coverage

Job summary

Frazer is seeking an Upfit Technician in Houston to mount and secure vehicle modules on chassis, aligning components with precision and following exacting standards. You will use lift machines, drills, and grinders to install exterior components according to instructions, ensuring a quality build each shift.

Ideal candidates have mechanical aptitude, a clean driving record, and 1+ years in vehicle upfit or related production roles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience with power tools in a production, trades, or automotive setting.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Active, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 1+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, vehicle upfit, or a related production role.
• Experience operating lift, heavy positioning, or equivalent mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings or work order documentation.
• 2+ years in vehicle mounting, upfit, or mechanical assembly, including varied or non-standard chassis types.
• Demonstrated ability to execute the full mount scope independently.
• Experience coordinating with engineering or technical teams on field-level chassis questions.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the shop floor early and prepares for the build by reviewing work orders and staging exterior components.
• Positions and aligns vehicle modules on chassis using the lift machine and verifies fit before drilling or bolting.
• Operates power tools to install exterior components to manufacturer specifications.
• Performs drilling and bolting with correct torque and sequence.
• Performs fit and alignment checks at build milestones and resolves discrepancies.
• Coordinates with engineering on chassis variations and communicates field observations to keep builds moving.
• Mentors newer technicians on lift operation and SWI compliance during live builds.
• Wraps shifts with a clean workspace and proper sign-offs, ensuring Frazer standards are met.

Skills

Precision

Ownership

Methodical

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 7227 RAMPART ST,Houston, TX, 77081-6403,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $29.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Employee FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Do you take pride in knowing that when something leaves your hands, it’s right — not close, but right? Do you find real satisfaction in mastering a piece of equipment until it does exactly what you tell it to? Are you the person who catches the fit problem at the positioning stage — before it becomes a rework? Do you thrive in an environment where the standard is clear, the work is physical, and the craft is something you build on every single day? Is there something genuinely satisfying about knowing that the vehicles you help build go on to serve first responders in the field?

If this sounds like you, then we need to talk…

Frazer, a leading builder of emergency medical vehicles and mobile healthcare units, is currently seeking an Upfit Technician to join our FIN Mount team. The Upfit Technician at Frazer is a hands-on, build-critical role responsible for mounting and securing vehicle modules to chassis — executing alignment, drilling, bolting, exterior installations, and lift machine operations to the exacting standards that make every Frazer vehicle ready for the road and the communities it will serve. This is a role where precision matters, mastery is rewarded, and the work you do every day makes a real difference.

What Does a Week in the Life of the Upfit Technician Look Like?

Reports to the shop floor at 5:00 AM and prepares for the build — reviewing work orders, staging exterior components, and confirming the mount sequence before the shift kicks off.

Positions and aligns vehicle modules on chassis using the lift machine, verifying fit and clearance at each stage before any drilling or bolting begins.

Operates power tools — drills, grinders, and pneumatic equipment — to install tread plates, mud flaps, generator assemblies, and other exterior components to manufacturer specifications.

Executes steel-frame drilling and module bolting per current standardized work instructions, applying correct torque specifications and fastener sequences throughout.

Performs fit and alignment checks at each build milestone, identifying and resolving discrepancies before they generate downstream rework or require escalation.

Coordinates with engineering on chassis variations, model-year differences, and custom build questions — translating field observations into technical communication that keeps the build moving (Level III–IV).

Mentors and trains newer technicians on lift operation, alignment technique, and SWI compliance during live builds — building the team’s capability one shift at a time (Level III–IV).

Wraps the shift with a clean, organized workspace, completed sign-offs, and a build that meets the Frazer standard — because the standard doesn’t slide at 1:30.

Required Education and Experience:

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience with power tools in a production, trades, or automotive setting.

Ability to read and follow written work instructions and assembly documentation.

Active, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

1+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, vehicle upfit, or a related production role.

Experience operating lift, heavy positioning, or equivalent mechanical equipment.

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings or work order documentation.

2+ years in vehicle mounting, upfit, or mechanical assembly, including varied or non-standard chassis types.

Demonstrated ability to execute the full mount scope independently.

Experience coordinating with engineering or technical teams on field-level chassis questions.

Preferred Education and Experience:

ASE certification, Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification, or equivalent technical credential.

Prior experience with custom, non-standard, or prototype chassis builds.

Lead, SME, or formal training-role experience in a manufacturing or technical production environment.

Skills (to Pay the Bills)

Here’s a list of a few competencies that the Upfit Technician at Frazer should have…

You’re precise by nature — you read alignment with your eyes and your hands, and you don’t proceed until it’s right.

You take real ownership of your work and hold yourself to a standard that doesn’t budge when the shift is almost over.

You’re methodical — you follow the work instructions because you understand that consistency is what quality depends on.

You spot the problem before it becomes a rework, and you say something rather than hoping it works out.

You get better at something the more you do it — and eventually become the person others come to when they’re stuck.

You communicate clearly when something in the field doesn’t match what’s on the drawing, because engineering needs that information to fix it at the source.

Why Frazer?

Frazer is a fast-growing company pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mobile healthcare. You’ll join a team of driven, diverse people who take their work seriously and each other personally. We rely on our core values, invest in our people’s growth, and give everyone room to unleash their potential.

What’s in it for you:

• A weekly paycheck — you get paid every Friday.
• Company shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s, plus 10 paid holidays and PTO that starts accruing from day one.
• On-site micromarket, flexible schedules, and a real work-life balance.
• Free financial wellness classes plus professional development and skills training.
• 401k with company match, health, dental, and disability coverage.
• A culture built on honesty, accountability, and continuous improvement — not politics.

Compensation

Level I $18.00–$21.00 / hr

Level II $22.00–$25.00 / hr

Level III $26.00–$29.00 / hr

Commensurate with experience and demonstrated proficiency.

Schedule & Location

7227 Rampart St., Bldg. A

Houston, TX 77081

If you’ve read this far, you already know whether this is you.