What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camper Van Tech position at Wayfarer Vans?
Greetings to all applicants!
Do you dream of a job that allows you to combine your passion for outdoor adventures, working with your hands, interacting with enthusiastic new camper van owners, and receiving great benefits?
At Wayfarer Vans we are looking for a full-time builder and installer to help deliver high-quality camper vans to eagerly awaiting customers.
In this role, your typical work week would include time between our production and installation shops, first building components to be installed in vans then installing those components in accordance with the customer's order. In production, you would be handling nail guns, sanders, and routers to assemble pre-designed components with a high degree of quality and attention to detail; you’ll be a problem solver and a champion of safety. In the installation shop, you'll be responsible for installing all components in sequence with basic tools such as socket wrenches and impact drivers. Installations may also include light electrical and bodywork, such as cutting into and installing vent fans and windows and wiring small, low-voltage equipment.
You’ll also have plenty of time for your own outdoor adventures with options to work a flex schedule and enjoy a three-day weekend every week, or if you stick to the five-day workweek, you can head out at 1 pm on Fridays.
Wayfarer Vans also provides ample PTO, and health insurance - covering 100% of each employee, 50% of spouses or significant others, and 50% of dependents - profit-sharing ( upwards of $8,400 ), family leave time, and the ability to borrow a company camper van.
Wayfarer Vans is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Please provide a cover letter in addition to your resume expressing your interest in Wayfarer Vans. All applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.
Compensation : 21 / hourly
Responsibilities :
Experience and skills can be gained through traditional or nontraditional paths. Regardless of your education or professional background, please apply if you feel you can meet our job duties and be an asset to our community.
Some of the job duties are :
Assembly
- Assemble components to be installed in vans with a high degree of quality and attention to detail
- Inspect all pieces of pre-designed components prior to building
- Assemble components according to the direction given by the lead builder or quality control manager
- Fix any necessary items requested by the head builder
- Assist with inventory upkeep of small items
- Use power tools including but not limited to, electric saws, hammer drills, drills, reciprocating saws, band saws, jigsaws, miter boxes, pneumatic nail guns, and sanding machines
- Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood furniture, using bolts, nails, or screws
- Evaluating trends in furniture and component flaws and construction, and reporting to Head Builder or Product Coordinator
- Inspect completed furniture items and components to ensure final build quality meets or exceeds standards
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Qualities we are seeking :
About Company
Wayfarer Vans is unlike any other camper van conversion company. We focus on our people, both internally and externally, and don't treat our customers like transactions. We like to think we are building a 'community' of van owners, supporting them in their endeavors and fulfilling the purpose for which they bought a camper van - from initial contact to rolling out the garage doors.
Our values are BASIC - Balance, Adventure, Stewardship, Integrity, and Community; and our Mission is : "To build simple, quality camper vans that introduce and inspire connections to the outdoors and community." With how we conduct ourselves and what drives us, we wish to impart those values to our customers as they journey into the wild - making connections with nature and others, living simply, and experiencing many adventures.
Salary : $21
