Oshawa Automotive Installer
- Oshawa, ON, Canada
$24.00 to $26.00/hour · Full-time
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- $24.00 to $26.00/hour
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- Full-time
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Original job description
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If you value creativity, are into cars and electronics, appreciate a fast-paced work environment, and need interesting work to keep you focused, then you will fit in well at Kerr, a Safe Fleet brand. Our specialty is modifying brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. In fact, we upfit more police vehicles than any other company in North America, and we continue to focus on growing our business. Founded in 1952, Kerr Industries has a strong North American presence with operations located in Texas, Chicago, Michigan and Oshawa. We want motivated, ambitious people who put our customers' needs first, take on challenges, never lose focus on quality and deadlines, and will do whatever it takes to achieve success.
Job Summary
We are looking to add a full-time Automotive Installer. If you are looking for a fun and fast-paced environment that will allow you to have an impact on a business truly, then this is the place for you.
If you enjoy and have experience working on cars and focus on high-quality workmanship, then we want you on our team. We are looking for skilled, energetic, and hard-working automotive installers who want to help accelerate our growth and be part of a high-performing workforce. We hope you are energized to work with North America’s leading emergency and police vehicle upfitter!
Job Description
Working and reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the new Automotive Installer will perform all upfitting tasks, which include:
Kerr Industries is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kerr community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.
If you value creativity, are into cars and electronics, appreciate a fast-paced work environment, and need interesting work to keep you focused, then you will fit in well at Kerr, a Safe Fleet brand. Our specialty is modifying brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. In fact, we upfit more police vehicles than any other company in North America, and we continue to focus on growing our business. Founded in 1952, Kerr Industries has a strong North American presence with operations located in Texas, Chicago, Michigan and Oshawa. We want motivated, ambitious people who put our customers' needs first, take on challenges, never lose focus on quality and deadlines, and will do whatever it takes to achieve success.
Job Summary
We are looking to add a full-time Automotive Installer. If you are looking for a fun and fast-paced environment that will allow you to have an impact on a business truly, then this is the place for you.
If you enjoy and have experience working on cars and focus on high-quality workmanship, then we want you on our team. We are looking for skilled, energetic, and hard-working automotive installers who want to help accelerate our growth and be part of a high-performing workforce. We hope you are energized to work with North America’s leading emergency and police vehicle upfitter!
Job Description
Working and reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the new Automotive Installer will perform all upfitting tasks, which include:
- Installing all equipment necessary to modify brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. This includes routing and installing wire harnesses, controllers, partitions, auxiliary batteries, light bars, push bumpers, power supplies, component trays, and consoles.
- Disassembling and reassembling factory vehicles
- Being expected to read drawings, including electrical schematics, with limited help.
- Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment that may require heavy physical duties. Work will involve frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping and kneeling. Fieldwork may be required at times, as well as varying work hours. Some overtime may be required.
- Will work independently, maintain accurate records, find efficiencies while respecting quality, and contribute ideas to the company.
- Will be expected to supply their own set of tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work. Time will be given to new employees to purchase these items after hire if required.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Unionized work environment.
- Paid vacation after 1 year.
- Approved tuition reimbursement.
- Training and the ability for career advancement.
- Direct payroll deposit.
- $24.00 to $26.00/hour
- Have experience working with automotive electrical systems;
- Have experience working with automotive mechanical systems;
- Have a valid driver’s license;
- Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
- Be a constructive team player and possess and exhibit a positive attitude;
- Be detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship;
- Be comfortable in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
Kerr Industries is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kerr community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.
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Responsibilities
Install equipment to convert new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles, including wiring, controllers, partitions, batteries, light bars, bumpers, power supplies, trays, and consoles. Disassemble and reassemble vehicles, interpret drawings and electrical schematics, maintain accurate records, and identify efficiencies while meeting quality expectations.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience with automotive electrical and mechanical systems, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. They should be detail-oriented, quality-focused, positive team players who can work in a fast-paced industrial environment; automotive trade education, a mechanic’s license, ASE certification, or EVT certification is preferred.
Skills
- Automotive Electrical Systems
- Automotive Mechanical Systems
- Automotive Installation
- Wire Harness Routing and Installation
- Reading Electrical Schematics
- Vehicle Disassembly and Reassembly
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Workmanship
- Teamwork
- Recordkeeping
- Physical Strength
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training
- Career Advancement
- Direct Payroll Deposit
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- Automotive Installation
- Police Vehicles
- Emergency Vehicles
- Vehicle Upfitting
- Automotive Electrical Systems
- Automotive Mechanical Systems
- Wire Harnesses
- Electrical Schematics
- Controllers
- Partitions
- Auxiliary Batteries
- Light Bars
- Push Bumpers
- Power Supplies
- Component Trays
- Consoles
- Vehicle Disassembly
- Vehicle Reassembly
- Automotive Repair
- Mechanic's License
- ASE Automotive Technician
- EVT Emergency Vehicle Technician
- Quality Workmanship
- Industrial Environment
- Production