Heavy Duty Truck Assembler or Up-Fitter

Job Title: Heavy Duty Truck Assembler or Up-Fitter

Location: New Century, Kansas

Company: Interstate Assembly Systems

If you are a Heavy Duty Truck Assembler or Up-Fitters are skilled technicians responsible for assembling, modifying, and customizing heavy-duty trucks and their components to meet specific customer or operational requirements then we are looking for you!

This role involves working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, ensuring quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols in a manufacturing or workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly: Install and assemble major truck components such as axles, chassis, and suspension systems using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Up-Fitting: Customize trucks by adding specialized equipment or features, such as lift gates, hydraulic systems, refrigeration units, toolboxes, or custom bodies (e.g., dump beds, flatbeds), based on blueprints, schematics, or customer specifications.
• Wiring and Electrical: Install and connect electrical wiring, harnesses, and control systems for lights, sensors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed work to ensure functionality, safety, and compliance with manufacturer standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DOT regulations).
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues during assembly or up-fitting processes.
• Documentation: Record parts used, labor time, and modifications made for inventory and customer records.
• Safety Compliance: Follow workplace safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to OSHA standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, designers, and other team members to execute complex builds or modifications efficiently.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience: Prior experience in automotive or heavy equipment assembly, mechanics, or a related field (1-3 years preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with tools (e.g., wrenches, drills, welders) and ability to read blueprints, technical diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of heavy-duty vehicle systems, including diesel engines, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy parts (up to 50-75 lbs.), stand for extended periods, and work in various positions (e.g., bending, kneeling).
• Certifications: Welding certification, CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), or ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications are a plus but not always required.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in aligning parts and ensuring all modifications meet quality and safety standards.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
  
  

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to work with diagnostic computers for troubleshooting and repairs
• Must have your own set of general tools
• Use computers for web-based training and work order system
• Must be physically able to lift and work with no restrictions.
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Uniforms
• Broad range of health (medical, dental and vision) insurance options
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(K) with company match
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• PPE Reimbursement
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interstate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for this position by submitting a resume for consideration.

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