Hybrid Assembler na U.S. Upfitters a division of Driverge Vehicle Innovations

U.S. Upfitters a division of Driverge Vehicle Innovations is the premier light duty commercial truck and van equipment upfitters in the country. From our four locations in Illinois, Maryland, Wisconsin and Colorado we service fleet managers, fleet management companies, dealerships, utilities, government agencies, and contractors from all vocations. We have earned an excellent reputation within the commercial vehicle services industry and our customers have come to expect and appreciate the professionalism and integrity that define the quality of our service.

U.S. Upfitters a division of Driverge Vehicle Innovations, is seeking an Assembler to join our team in Brookfield, WI. We provide a great work life balance with regular business hours so you can be home spending time with family or doing what you love most! If you love the auto industry and working with cars this job is for you!

The Assembler is responsible for the assembling of light duty truck and van equipment.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

•    Locate, unbox and assemble various aftermarket, steel and aluminum truck and van equipment; this includes shelving, ladder racks, partitions and other equipment.

•    Assist the install technicians as needed

•    Read and follow basic mechanical instructions and do so in accordance with company standard operating procedures

•    Complete other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

•    High School Diploma or equivalent required; Vocational school a plus

•    Experience with operating a Forklift preferred

•    Candidates must successfully complete criminal background check and submit to a motor vehicle background check 

Skills:

•    Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

•    Ability to lift heavy boxes/shelves/racks 

•    Ability to stand for most of the day 

•    Use hand tools, cordless tools, cutting tools and pneumatic tools

•    Solid background in using basic mechanical skills ensuring solid comfort in using a variety of tools; not limited to saws, drills, utility knives, hand tools

•    Comfortable in using tape measure and measuring accurately

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

•    Able to function capably in a production environment; working around moving vehicles, assembly and installation bays

•    Frequently lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

•    Must be physically capable of standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, leaning, etc. on a daily basis

•    Ability to work in a loud environment

•    Participate in required company safety and training programs and PPE guidelines.