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Aerotek Is Hiring Skills Technicians in Lebanon, TN!

Job Description

The Upfitter installs and services a wide range of automotive accessories, ensuring consistent, high-quality workmanship on commercial vehicles. This role prepares chassis for body installation, performs mechanical and electrical work, completes warranty service repairs, and contributes to process improvements in a busy shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete consistent, high-quality installations of truck accessories with strong attention to detail, including lift gates, shelving units, tool boxes, body components, cranes, and lighting systems.
• Prepare chassis for truck body installation by installing hitch components, hitch plates, fuel system components, electrical wiring, shear bars, and related parts.
• Read and follow detailed work and sales orders, installation drawings, schematics, and blueprints to perform accurate upfit installations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems related to truck bodies and accessories.
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools to complete installations, service repairs, and fabrication tasks.
• Complete custom warranty service repairs on commercial vehicles in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Document the cause of issues and the corrective actions taken for all warranty and service repairs to maintain accurate service records.
• Self-check completed work and inspect prior processes to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Complete inspection check sheets thoroughly to verify that all installation and repair steps meet requirements.
• Initiate and suggest process improvements that support achieving shop productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Fabricate custom mounting brackets and related components as needed to support specific upfit requirements.
• Accumulate and maintain the tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks effectively.
• Work overtime as needed to meet customer and production schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support shop operations and team objectives.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Basic wiring knowledge, including cutting, stripping, and connecting electrical wires.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform automotive and truck body repair tasks.
• Experience with vehicle mechanics, including electrical systems, hydraulics, and basic fabrication techniques.
• Ability to use hand tools, electric tools, cordless tools, and pneumatic tools safely and effectively.
• Capability to read and interpret installation drawings, schematics, blueprints, and detailed work orders.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical issues on commercial vehicles.
• Dependable, self-starter with a proven track record of reliability.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production and service demands.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a service shop environment preferred.
• Experience in automotive repair, upfitting, vehicle maintenance, vehicle repair, and body repair is beneficial.
• Mig welding experience is a plus.
• General welding experience is a plus.
• Power take-off (PTO) experience is a plus.
• Ability to fabricate custom mounting brackets and perform basic fabrication work.
• Comfort working with cranes, lighting systems, and other truck-mounted equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to document work performed clearly and accurately for warranty and service records.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from steady first-shift hours, weekly pay, and comprehensive medical benefits, supporting both financial stability and well-being. The role offers clear room for growth, providing opportunities to build technical skills, advance within the shop, and develop a long-term career in a specialized trade environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a shop environment within a newer facility. Bay doors are open most of the time, so temperatures can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and employees should be comfortable working in varying climate conditions. Work is hands-on and involves regular use of hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as well as interaction with lift gates, shelving, cranes, and lighting systems. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some overtime possible based on workload and customer needs. Attire should be appropriate for a shop setting, with practical work clothing suitable for fabrication, repair, and installation tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lebanon, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lebanon,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.