Upfitter Installation

Safe Fleet; Lakewood Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Van Equipment in Lakewood, NJ is seeking an Upfitter to install, modify, and test equipment on vehicles per customer specs and engineering drawings.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, wire electrical systems, and use hand and power tools to ensure quality installations while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Prior automotive fabrication experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with automotive, electrical, mechanical, or fabrication work preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (often 50 pounds or more).

Responsibilities

• Install vehicle accessories according to customer specifications and drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
• Perform electrical wiring and fabrication tasks.
• Inspect completed installations for quality and compliance.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and maintain a safe, organized workspace.
• Document completed work and materials used.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fabrication and assembly

Quality control

Time management

Teamwork

Fleet maintenance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Safety is where everything begins. It shapes our culture, our products, and the way we show up for our communities. Join us as we build smarter technologies that redefine fleet safety. When you help make fleets smarter, you make people safer.

American Van Equipment is looking for an upfitter who is a skilled worker who modifies, installs, and equips vehicles or equipment to meet specific customer or operational needs. Upfitters are commonly employed in industries such as fleet services, , utility trucks, commercial vans, and specialty transportation.

Typical Upfitter Job Description

Position Summary:

The Upfitter is responsible for installing, modifying, and testing equipment, accessories, and components on vehicles according to customer specifications, engineering drawings, and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install vehicle accessories such as:
• Shelving and storage systems
• Lighting and electrical systems
• Radios, warning lights
• Toolboxes and ladder racks
• Safety equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
• Perform electrical wiring, drilling, mounting, and fabrication tasks.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Inspect completed installations to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair installation issues.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Document completed work and materials used.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with automotive, electrical, mechanical, or fabrication work preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (often 50 pounds or more).

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Fabrication and assembly skills
• Quality control and inspection
• Time management
• Teamwork and communication
• Manufacturing facility, vehicle service center, or fleet maintenance shop.
• Standing, bending, lifting, and working around vehicles for extended periods.
• Exposure to tools, machinery, and shop environments.

Common employers include companies that build or customize utility trucks, service vans, police vehicles, ambulances, telecommunications vehicles, and commercial fleet vehicles.

For OSHA recordkeeping or HR purposes, an upfitter is often classified as a vehicle equipment installer, assembler, or automotive technician, depending on the specific duties performed.An empty job that is used for creating requisitions 'from scratch'