Installation Technician - Upfit

MGX Career Site • Ankeny, IA

99d • $20 - $35

About The Position

As an Installation Technician, typically working Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, you will build various types of vocational trucks through assembly, hydraulic, 12v electrical and fabrication skills. Builds are designed and communicated via project managers through meetings, job tasks, drawings, SOP’s (Standards Operating Procedures) and quality inspection processes. On-the-job and factory training will be provided to help you be successful in this exciting role. This position will be located at the Ankeny, IA branch for Aspen Equipment and reports to the Branch Manager. Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude – technical understanding of hydraulics, electrical and primary functions of a broad range of equipment used in our industry
• Knowledge of basic hydraulics and 12-volt electrical systems
• Knowledge of wiring stop/start systems and ability to use programmer
• Knowledge of sizes of fittings and hydraulic hoses
• Able to operate saw for cutting steel
• Able to operate plasma cutter
• Able to use oxygen/acetylene torch
• Ability to adjust pressures and reliefs
• Basic math skills
• Basic welding and fabrication ability
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Mechanical design and/or practical experience in hydraulics, structural or mechanical layout
• High level of Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to understand fundamentals of mechanical systems as related to the commercial truck industry
• Technical college degree desired, or structured on-the-job training program successfully completed
• 2-5 years’ experience in field service of heavy equipment is desired

Responsibilities

• Build vocational trucks through assembly, hydraulic 12v electric and fabrication skills
• Read blueprints, diagrams and instructions
• Follow installation procedures and established standards
• Attend pre-install meetings
• Accurately read required measuring tools (caliper, tape measure, square, etc.)
• Read hydraulic schematics
• Hose and fitting assembly, routing and plumbing
• Pressure setting and testing
• Read electric schematics
• Wire harness assembly, routing and terminating
• System setup and testing
• Weld in various positions: vertical, flat, overhead, etc.
• Use appropriate settings on welder for proper metal thickness
• Use welding blankets on truck cab & windows
• Clean weld spatter and welding slag
• Aluminum welding
• Build things square and to proper size per diagrams
• Perform minor welding required for assembly
• Form metals for use on truck equipment installations
• Utilize various power tools as needed for builds
• Utilize time tracking system
• Make recommendations for changes in procedure or job functions that are conceived to be in the general interest
• Perform other job related duties assigned by management

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement
• Scholarship Program
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees