Truck Build Fabricator

Position Type:

Full Time, Monday-Friday

7am-5pm with some overtime required. Saturday availability needed during busy season

About the Job:

This job description provides a baseline explanation of the requirements an employee is expected to meet for the duration they are in this position for J&L Contracting, LLC

Job Purpose:

This position will perform minor and major truck builds with minimal supervision to ensure build specifications are met. Candidate must have a full understanding of how to remove and replace auto body parts.

Responsibilities:

Reconstruct internal & external panels and structure of vehicles including sheet metal, bumpers, fenders, and doors
Able to install and remove parts
Able to complete wiring tasks
Able to do light fabrication and welding
Able to use power tools
Utilize tape measure to read and mark measurements
Utilize computer for updates on work orders and work status
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

Knowledge of auto body repair techniques and processes
Knowledge and possession of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles
Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and specification guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company fleet
Ability to judge the distance between equipment and an object
Ability to repeatedly adjust the control and placement of equipment to exact position
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as diesel or other flammable materials)
Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other state and federal regulations
Ability to communicate effectively and ask questions with internal and external customers
Strong work ethic, demonstrating integrity and trust
Ability to stay on task and self motivated
Ability to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines
Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports and associated documents
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operation, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects (repetitively)
Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
Ability to make simple and repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications Required:

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 2-3 years of heavy diesel truck fabrication and auto body experience
Valid state issued driver’s license
Must have own tools appropriate for position, specialty tools supplied by the company
CDL Preferred but not required

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

Lift and carry up to 100 pounds up to 30% of the time
When needed wear PPE
Maintain a steady pace which may require lifting objects above and/or below the waist
Must be able to see to read and follow instructions 80-100% of work time
Must be able to hear to effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers 80-100% of work time
Must be able to site for long periods of time 10-30% of work time
Must be able to move about worksite 80-100% of work time
Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up products or materials 60-80% of work time
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds 60-80% of work time