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Pre-Delivery Inspection/Repair Technician
Autocar TrucksBirmingham, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2026
About the role
Essential Responsibilities
- Quality Control: Inspect parts and finished products to ensure they meet the required quality standards. Identify and report any defects and issues and follow established procedures for addressing and resolving quality concerns. Ensure defects and repairs are logged properly in GoCanvas. Provide feedback to teammates, Supervisor and Production Line management of repetitive defects. Participate in root cause problem solving as requested by your supervisor.
- Following Work Orders: Mentor other junior teammates on how to read and interpret truck build orders, assembly instructions, and technical diagrams to understand the assembly process and sequence of tasks. Answer questions on the process and how to perform basic truck issues as needed.
- Efficiency and Productivity: Work efficiently to meet targets and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to create a safe working environment for oneself and team members. Report any safety hazards or incidents to the Supervisor immediately.
- Equipment Operation: Operate various hand tools, power tools, and machinery required for assembly tasks. Report any issues with equipment timely to avoid breakdowns or accidents.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with supervisors, team members, including other assembly line co-workers and technicians, to achieve quality goals and resolve any challenges that may arise during the manufacturing process.
- Material Handling: Handle and organize materials and components used in the assembly process, ensuring their proper storage and efficient usage.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements and optimization opportunities to enhance overall quality of the manufacturing process.
- Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work area, following 5S principles, to facilitate a safe and efficient assembly process.
- Training: help train other Technicians and Operations Assembly team members and share your experience to improve the skills of your teammates and improve your chances for career growth. Mentor others on how to perform basic truck repairs as needed.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably assembly in the heavy-duty truck industry.
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a Production Vehicle Technician or Pre-Delivery and repair Technician.
- Experience in performing full vehicle PDI and reporting in the heavy-duty truck industry.
- Experience in performing and troubleshooting full vehicle repairs after PDI is completed in the heavy-duty truck industry.
- Demonstrated ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements required e.g. MS Office, AXIS, QMS, teams and GoCanvas.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with supervisors, engineers, and coworkers.
- Ability to devise logical, and efficient methods of troubleshooting complex and difficult manufacturing or process issues.
- Basic electrical diagnostics.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and familiarity with hand and power tools.
- Basic pneumatic trouble shooting.
- Proper usage of Digital Voltage Ohm Meter (DVOM).
- Ability to read English and understand technical diagrams, work orders, assembly instructions and quality standards.
- Able to use fasteners/ torque tool usage requirements.
- Experience with Driveline, suspension, and AIR brake systems.
- Can repair a car or truck without any assistance.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality
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