Truck Equipment Installer/Fab Technician

Description

Fabricator FAB Technician 

Summary 

The primary function of the Fabricator Fab Technician is to perform major and minor collision repair on a variety of different trucks and truck equipment. Repairs include diagnostic procedures and maintenance such as Cab & Sheet Metal Repair, Composite Repair, Bonding, Surface Preparation, Fiberglass Repair, Alignment, Painting and Welding.

Job Responsibilities 

• Study and interpret assembly instructions.
• Fabricate and assemble Medium and Heavy-Duty trucks equipment. 
• Determine if all parts needed for the job are present, read, and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Assemble tools and materials, position parts and subassemblies.
• Verify specifications of the Fabrication job.
• Resolve assembly and production issues.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
• Ensure working space is clean and safe.
• Complete quality controls.
• Accurately records time, cause and correction on Repair Orders.
• Routinely use computerized equipment and specialized tooling.  
• Participate and completes technical training and professional development. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

 Business Skills 

Individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below

- - Continuous Learning - Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies and/or methods

- Decision Making - Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions

- Resiliency - Quickly recovering from adversity

- Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives

- Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations

- Self Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working

- Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes

Requirements

Qualifications and Other Requirements

Computer Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic Computer skills and Repair Order Processing Software. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Position requires a valid drivers license and the ability to operate motor vehicles. All service technicians must maintain a safe driving record. A current Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.

Working hours: Heavy-duty diesel technicians may work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially on-call or emergency repair shifts, as diesel engine maintenance and repairs are often required outside of regular business hours.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility: The fab shop technician should be capable of moving around the workshop or service area, which may involve walking, standing, bending, and potentially working in confined spaces or under vehicles. Ability to climb ladders. Ability requires a person to bend, twist, squat, reach in order to perform tasks on truck components. 

Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for a fab shop technician to inspect and troubleshoot engine components, read technical manuals, and perform precision work.

Hearing: The technician should have good hearing to diagnose engine sounds, communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, and be aware of any audible warnings or signals in the workshop. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, due to tools and engine noise.

Manual dexterity: A high level of manual dexterity is essential for a fab shop technician to handle tools, components, and equipment with precision, and perform tasks such as disassembling, repairing, and reassembling engine parts.

Lifting: This role often involves lifting heavy components or tools. The technician should have the physical strength and ability to safely lift and move heavy objects, following proper lifting techniques to prevent injury. 

Ability to lift a minimum of 60lbs – 150 lbs. unassisted. 

Reports to Fab Shop Manager

January 31,2025  

Company overview 

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount nee