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WABASH NATIONAL CORP Upfit Technician 1 in Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 6847 About the Role: As an Upfit Technician 1, you will perform a variety of high-level activities related to the truck body industry. 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 Profile: Advanced mechanical and 12v electrical skills with welding experience Truck body or equipment manufacturing repair and ability to troubleshoot / problem solve with minimal supervision Capability to work off scaffolding up ten to twelve feet. Must have a current driver's license. Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday- 5:00am to 5:00pm. Your Responsibilities: Complete non-standard Upfit jobs and service repair work that may require problem solving, fabrication, electrical / hydraulic troubleshooting and sometimes creative solutions while continually developing skillsets for continued growth Chassis prep (minor modifications) / body mount / repair / 12v electrical / liftgate install, and quality inspection activities while adhering to all Wabash quality and EHS standards Follow all Wabash WPO guidelines and attain all certifications necessary for job role Work in a team environment. Read the work order completely, check the VIN on the vehicle to insure you have the correct components and vehicle for the assigned job. Mobile repair work (customer locations) Perform other duties assigned by management. Capability to install liftgates of all makes and models. 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 cranes, and scissor lifts safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
Benefits: Company paid uniforms Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays Excellent health benefits, including dental and vision 401k with match Interest free tool loan
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