Vehicle Upfit & Fabrication Technician

BRITE Bus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAboy, Inc. is seeking a Fabrication & Upfit Technician to support wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions and related products. You will perform skilled fabrication, welding, modification, and assembly for production builds and prototypes.

The role may involve R&D support, test builds, fitment, and developing new conversion processes as products transition to regular production. A strong emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork is required to deliver reliable conversions.

Qualifications

• Welding and metal fabrication experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on fabrication ability.
• Automotive, vehicle modification, fabrication, assembly, or related skilled-trade experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, fit, fabricate, weld, and assemble components.
• Ability to safely use welding equipment, fabrication equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to work from drawings, measurements, specifications, prototypes, and work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt as products and processes move from development into regular production.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and metal fabrication for vehicle conversions, components, prototypes, and production builds.
• Measure, cut, drill, grind, shape, fit, weld, and finish materials as required.
• Fabricate and modify brackets, supports, mounts, frames, and other custom components.
• Verify measurements, alignment, fitment, weld quality, and finished workmanship.
• Safely operate welding and fabrication equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Perform vehicle disassembly, modification, installation, assembly, and reassembly.
• Install fabricated components, accessibility equipment, flooring, interior components, and other conversion-related equipment.
• Complete assigned portions of a vehicle conversion or assist with/complete a full vehicle upfit as required.
• Diagnose and correct fabrication, fitment, installation, and assembly issues.
• Work alongside other technicians and Production personnel as needed.
• Fabricate and assemble prototypes and test components from drawings, measurements, samples, or direction from leadership.
• Participate in prototype and test builds.
• Identify fabrication, fitment, installation, or production concerns and assist in developing practical solutions.
• Provide feedback on materials, tooling, fabrication methods, and installation processes.
• Assist with transitioning approved products and processes from development into regular production.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Mechanical aptitude

Automotive modification

Measurement & fitment

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Independent work

Production continuity

Job description

ADAboy, Inc. is seeking a Fabrication & Upfit Technician to support wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions and related products. You will perform skilled fabrication, welding, modification, and assembly for production builds and prototypes.

The role may involve R&D support, test builds, fitment, and developing new conversion processes as products transition to regular production. A strong emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork is required to deliver reliable conversions.