Truck Line Technician 1 at Marmon-Herrington Company — Louisville, KY
Full job description
Marmon-Herrington Company
Our truckline technician position focuses on modifying, upgrading and fabricating heavy-duty trucks to meet specific client needs, aesthetic preferences or specialized operational requirements. This role involves a blend of mechanical repair, structural fabrication and modifications to ensure vehicles are both functional and operationally distinct.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Fabrication & Welding: Cut, shape and weld steel and aluminum components to customize truck frames, bodies and chassis.
- Upfitting & Installation: Install specialized equipment, including liftgates, dump kits, service bodies and accessory packages.
- Blueprints & Specs: Read & interpret, technical drawings, electrical schematics and work orders to ensure precise, high-quality fabrication.
- Safety & Quality Control: Adhere to safety protocols, inspect finished work for structural integrity and troubleshoot fitment issues.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Welding Proficiency: Experience is a bonus. No certification is required.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, schematics and work-ready truck specifications.
- Tool Proficiency: Experience with shop tools, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and presses.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in confined spaces.
- Experience: Previous experience in truck upfitting, automotive fabrication, heavy equipment mechanics or automotive customization is desired, but not required.
Career Growth Path:
This role offers clear growth opportunities within Marmon-Herrington and across Marmon Holdings. High-performing individuals may progress into roles into other roles, either within Marmon-Herrington or throughout the broader Transportation Group. Our decentralized model encourages development and mobility based on performance, initiative, and career interest