Truck Upfit Technician

TBEI - Lake Crystal is cutting-edge manufacturer of Class 3-8 truck bodies and truck and trailer hoists, with an emphasis on municipal and utility applications. With worldwide distributor network, our products are the first choice for everyone from landscape professionals to the US Military.

We are seeking Truck Upfit Technicians to join and grow our team.

Job Summary: Responsible for meeting customer needs by:
Layout, wiring, and mounting of custom truck bodies on trucks
Setting up and operating machines that will cut, bend, saw, punch steel
into custom parts needed for body mounting
Completing mechanics work such as working with hydraulics and
mounting PTO (power take offs) and pumps
Maintaining a clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Tools Used: Overhead chain hoists, forklift trucks, handcarts, all types of hand/air tools,
business operating system, etc.

Safety Equipment: Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes with metatarsal guards, ear plugs, gloves,
aprons, safety props, grinding shields, welding sleeves, etc.

Environment: Heavy industrial atmosphere including exposure to grease, oil, heat,
humidity, occasionally cramped quarters, and possibly wet conditions

Job Requirements:
1. Must know basic math to set up and operate machines accurately, measure and problem solve.
2. Must have experience operating a hand plasma and wire feed welding. Ability to pass weld test
preferred.
3. Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion,
including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending. Using the overhead hoists
requires ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
4. Ability to stand and work on concrete for several hours at a time. Ability to work in a variety of
positions, including kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, turning and climbing.
5. Ability to read job specifications to determine material layouts, machine adjustments, complicated
instructions, blueprints and measuring devices. Ability to perform basic computer data entry.
6. Basic understanding of hydraulics, PTO, frames, pumps, electrical controls and wiring.
7. Able to work in a team environment to identify and determine effective counter measures, attend and
participate in required company meetings.
8. Ability to attain and maintain production efficiencies and quality standards.
9. Must work in a safe manner, including following safety procedures, including wearing personal
protection equipment noted above, completing maintenance requests, and communicating hazards to
co-workers and management.
10. Must be a team player that works with other departments or facilities to meet company goals.
11. Must be detail orientated, energetic and goal driven.
12. Must embrace the lean tools and apply them for measurable results.
13. Must have desire to participate and lead kaizen events in area work cells.

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $17.00 to $23.00 per hour
• Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-F, Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays
• Location: On Site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal MN 56055
• Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits:

Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:

• • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA

• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PTO / Holidays
  • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
  • Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)

Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:

• • 401(k) with partial company match
  • 100% vested immediately.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)