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Alamo Group Inc. Truck Upfitter (Welding, Fabricating, Electrical) in Skowhegan, Maine
HP Fairfield (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently looking for an Truck Upfitter to join its team in Skowhegan, ME.
This is a full time benefit eligible first-shift Monday through Friday position.
The Truck Upfitter will mount tilt fronts, dump bodies, hydraulic hoses and/or tanks according to specifications and blueprints, using appropriate drills, welder, torches, band saw and other tools as necessary with fairly close supervision.
How to Apply: Interested individuals should apply for this opportunity through the About section of the HP Fairfield website ( www.hpfairfield.com ).
Why HP Fairfield?
In 1951, HP Fairfield opened its doors for business in Skowhegan, Maine, where they quickly developed a reputation as snow and ice control experts. As a member of the Alamo Group Inc. family of manufacturing companies HP Fairfield offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:
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!
For more information about HP Fairfield go to www.hpfairfield.com or follow us on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/truckequipment) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-fairfield-llc) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/hpfairfield) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hpfairfield/) , or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HP-Fairfield-Municipal-Equipment-Sales-188849448274117/) .
The Installer / Truck Up-fitter will:
Lay out, 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.
Will perform, a minimum of 1 out of the 3 primary functions:
Welding: Lay out, fit, cut and weld fabricated parts, using appropriate tools and welding equipment to assemble or install dump bodies, handle stands, valve stands, and any other parts and equipment according to blueprint
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 blueprints
Assist with installation of equipment in truck cabs as necessary
Perform other miscellaneous tasks as required by the Installation Team Leader
The Ideal Candidate will have/be:
Basic welding and fabricating skills
Experience with torches, electric drills, reamers and band saw
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, assembly diagrams or schematics
Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and series of numbers
Ability to perform the four arithmetic operations with like, common and decimal fractions
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations
Ability to perform fairly repetitive duties and tasks according to set procedures, interacting with people only when it is routine
Commitment to teamwork
Working Conditions:
This job has a strength rating of medium physical work -- exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, depth perception and use of field of vision are required. Frequent exposure to oils and solvents; working in high, exposed places and atmospheric conditions with occasional exposure to weather, vibration, proximity to mechanical moving parts, and electrical shock. Steel toe boots and use of personal protective equipment are a requirement of this position.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).