Upfit Technician 1
Wabash
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- Location
- Gary, IN
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- Today
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About the company
Wabash
Transportation/trucking/railroad · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
What you'll do
- Follow all Wabash Nationals WPO guidelines, attain all required certifications, work safely, and use proper PPE.
- Work in a team environment.
- Do repairs and procedures in a safe and timely manner.
- Before beginning an assignment, read the work order completely, check the VIN on the vehicle to insure you have the correct components and vehicle for the assigned job.
- Operate Pneumatic and battery powered cordless tools.
- Read basic drawings and prints.
- Ability to operate lifting devices (forklift/ stacker)
- Apply adhesives and mechanical fasteners, operate sanders and apply light duty paint material, operate saws and drill press equipment.
- Ability to record part numbers on work orders.
- Basic understanding of 12v or automotive electrical system.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
What you need
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- Intermediate mechanical skills/knowledge and welding experience preferred
- Must have a current driver’s license.
- Truck body or equipment manufacturing repair and ability to troubleshoot / problem solve with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work off scaffolding up ten to twelve feet.
- Physical Demands:
- Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.
- Required to kneel and work under a truck or van.
- Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds.
- Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trucks and vans or working under trucks in tight spaces.
- Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks, overhead crane, and scissor lift safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Intermediate mechanical skills/knowledgewelding experiencetroubleshoot / problem solveoperate fork trucks
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Perks
- Company supplied uniforms
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- health benefits
- dental
- vision
- 401k
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About the Role:
As an Upfit Technician 1, you will perform a variety of high-level activities related to truck body and trailers. Activities include but are not limited to knowledge of truck body and van electrical and hydraulic issues, disassemble and reassemble all sections of the truck body, body mounts, upfitting, as well as diagnose and repair as needed.
Your Responsibilities:
Follow all Wabash Nationals WPO guidelines, attain all required certifications, work safely, and use proper PPE.
Work in a team environment.
Do repairs and procedures in a safe and timely manner.
Before beginning an assignment, read the work order completely, check the VIN on the vehicle to insure you have the correct components and vehicle for the assigned job.
Operate Pneumatic and battery powered cordless tools.
Read basic drawings and prints.
Ability to operate lifting devices (forklift/ stacker)
Apply adhesives and mechanical fasteners, operate sanders and apply light duty paint material, operate saws and drill press equipment.
Ability to record part numbers on work orders.
Basic understanding of 12v or automotive electrical system.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Requirements:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
Intermediate mechanical skills/knowledge and welding experience preferred
Must have a current driver’s license.
Truck body or equipment manufacturing repair and ability to troubleshoot / problem solve with minimal supervision
Must be able to work off scaffolding up ten to twelve feet.
Physical Demands:
Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.
Required to kneel and work under a truck or van.
Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds.
Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trucks and vans or working under trucks in tight spaces.
Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks, overhead crane, and scissor lift safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
Benefits:
Company supplied uniforms
Paid Time Off (Vacation)
Paid holidays
Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision
401k