Heavy Duty Truck Installer: Assembler/Hydraulics/Electrical/Fabricator
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Alamo Group’s Tenco Industries in Lakeville NY is seeking a full-time Heavy Duty Truck Installer to join a fast paced shop team. This role blends layout, fit up, bolt and tack weld work with the installation of hydraulic and electrical components for dump bodies, tilt fronts and related equipment. You may perform welding, assembly, electrical wiring or hydraulics tasks depending on the project. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, preferred tech trade schooling, ability to read schematics and blueprints, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate a crane or forklift. Overtime may be required. Rate $23-$24/hour plus strong benefits including medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with match, profit sharing and PTO. Apply at www.tenco.ca by highlighting welding, fabrication, electrical and hydraulic installation experience, safety mindedness, reliability and teamwork.
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Company paid Short and Long-Term disability programs
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship programs
- And much more!
Heavy Duty Truck Installer will:
- Layout (plan) position, align and fit components together
- Bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure in position
- Set up equipment and weld parts for mounting tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc
- Perform at least one of the following functions:
- Welding: 25% Welding. Lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, hitches, armatures, and any other parts and equipment according to instructions.
- Assembler: Lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, hitches, armatures, and any other parts and equipment according to instructions
- Electrical: Install electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes, while following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, air tools, etc. Test all installed equipment and wiring to determine proper functioning and installation of electrical equipment
- Hydraulics: Select equipment, plan layout, and assemble or install hydraulics on equipment according to instructions
- Cab Controls: Assist with installation of equipment in truck cabs as necessary
- Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assgined by Team Lead or Managers to support the truck build operations process and shop maintenance
Under moderate supervision, the Assembler Technician will lay out, positions, align and fit together fabricated metal parts, electrical components/wiring and hydraulic attachments according to specifications. This position requires fabricating and welding metal components as part of the install assembly process.
Essential Functions of the Job:
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Heavy Duty Truck Installer:
- Layout (plan) position, align and fit components together
- Bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure in position
- Set up equipment and weld parts for mounting tilt fronts, dump bodies, etc
- Perform at least one of the following functions:
- Welding: 25% Welding. Lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, hitches, armatures, and any other parts and equipment according to instructions
- Assembler: Lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, hitches, armatures, and any other parts and equipment according to instructions
- Electrical: Install electrical equipment on plow trucks and dump trucks including running wires, mounting brackets, switches, and control boxes, while following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, air tools, etc. Test all installed equipment and wiring to determine proper functioning and installation of electrical equipment
- Hydraulics: Select equipment, plan layout, and assemble or install hydraulics on equipment according to instructions
- Cab Controls: Assist with installation of equipment in truck cabs as necessary
- Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assgined by Team Lead or Managers to support the truck build operations process and shop maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
- Knowledge of shop math.
- Knowledge of basic procedures of voltage and amperage a plus.
- Able to use hand and power tools; such as grinders and de-burring equipment.
- Able to perform standard measurements.
- Able to operate a manual crane hoist, forklift, and hand truck.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment.
- Able to work overtime and/or on weekends as production schedules dictate.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED preferred; technical trade school preferred
Working Conditions:
Work performed in a non-climate controlled metal manufacturing production environment, with frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, standing, twisting, bending, and climbing around metal fabricated parts, equipment and machinery, talking, depth perception, and use of field vision are required. Frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of 50 pounds alone and 100> pounds with assistance. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify required material and operate production fabrication equipment (i.e. hand tools, power tools, etc.). Steel toe boots and use of personal protective equipment are a requirement of this position.
Rate: $23.00 - $24.00 / hour