Upfit Technician

Frazer•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Frazer, a leading builder of emergency medical vehicles and mobile healthcare units, is seeking an Upfit Technician to join their FIN Mount team. This hands-on, build-critical role is responsible for mounting and securing vehicle modules to chassis. The role involves executing alignment, drilling, bolting, exterior installations, and lift machine operations to exacting standards. Precision, mastery, and making a real difference are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

For Level I placement: Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience with power tools in a production, trades, or automotive setting.
Ability to read and follow written work instructions and assembly documentation.
Active, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
For Level II placement: 1+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, vehicle upfit, or a related production role.
Experience operating lift, heavy positioning, or equivalent mechanical equipment.
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings or work order documentation.
For Level III placement: 2+ years in vehicle mounting, upfit, or mechanical assembly, including varied or non-standard chassis types.
Demonstrated ability to execute the full mount scope independently.
Experience coordinating with engineering or technical teams on field-level chassis questions.
Precise by nature — reads alignment with eyes and hands, and does not proceed until it's right.
Takes real ownership of work and holds self to a standard that doesn’t budge when the shift is almost over.
Methodical — follows work instructions because consistency is what quality depends on.
Spots the problem before it becomes a rework, and says something rather than hoping it works out.
Gets better at something the more it's done — and eventually becomes the person others come to when stuck.
Communicates clearly when something in the field doesn’t match what’s on the drawing.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification, Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification, or equivalent technical credential.
Prior experience with custom, non-standard, or prototype chassis builds.
Lead, SME, or formal training-role experience in a manufacturing or technical production environment.

Responsibilities

Reports to the shop floor at 5:00 AM and prepares for the build — reviewing work orders, staging exterior components, and confirming the mount sequence before the shift kicks off.
Positions and aligns vehicle modules on chassis using the lift machine, verifying fit and clearance at each stage before any drilling or bolting begins.
Operates power tools — drills, grinders, and pneumatic equipment — to install tread plates, mud flaps, generator assemblies, and other exterior components to manufacturer specifications.
Executes steel-frame drilling and module bolting per current standardized work instructions, applying correct torque specifications and fastener sequences throughout.
Performs fit and alignment checks at each build milestone, identifying and resolving discrepancies before they generate downstream rework or require escalation.
Coordinates with engineering on chassis variations, model-year differences, and custom build questions — translating field observations into technical communication that keeps the build moving (Level III–IV).
Mentors and trains newer technicians on lift operation, alignment technique, and SWI compliance during live builds — building the team’s capability one shift at a time (Level III–IV).
Wraps the shift with a clean, organized workspace, completed sign-offs, and a build that meets the Frazer standard.