Automotive Installer
About The Position
Kerr, a Safe Fleet brand, specializes in modifying brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles, upfitting more police vehicles than any other company in North America. Founded in 1952, Kerr Industries has a strong North American presence with operations in Texas, Chicago, Michigan, and Oshawa. They are seeking motivated, ambitious individuals who prioritize customer needs, embrace challenges, and maintain a focus on quality and deadlines to achieve success. This is a full-time position in a fun and fast-paced environment where employees can make a significant impact. The ideal candidate enjoys working on cars and is committed to high-quality workmanship, contributing to the growth of North America's leading emergency and police vehicle upfitter.
Requirements
- Experience working with automotive electrical systems.
- Experience working with automotive mechanical systems.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Be a constructive team player and possess and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Be detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship.
- Be comfortable in an exciting fast-paced environment.
- Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment that may require heavy physical duties.
- Work will involve frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping and kneeling.
- Be expected to supply their own set of tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work.
Nice To Haves
- Completed at least two years, preferably graduated, from a four-year trade school, vocational high school or equivalent, with courses in general shop and automotive repair.
- Possess a valid mechanic’s license.
- ASE Automotive Technician or EVT Emergency Vehicle Technician certified.
Responsibilities
- Perform all upfitting tasks, including installing equipment necessary to modify brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles.
- Route and install wire harnesses, controllers, partitions, auxiliary batteries, light bars, push bumpers, power supplies, component trays, and consoles.
- Disassemble and reassemble factory vehicles.
- Read drawings, including electrical schematics with limited help.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Find efficiencies while respecting quality.
- Contribute ideas to the company.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Unionized work environment.
- Paid vacation after 1 year.
- Approved tuition reimbursement.
- Training and the ability for career advancement.
- Direct payroll deposit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
