Job Description
Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.
The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.
Holman’s upfitting division has a great opportunity for an Installation Mechanic B to join our team in Ft. Wayne, IN
- Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30
- Pay: $21 per hour based on experience
- Important skills: electrical wiring, hydraulics, welding, mechanical knowledge
- Must be able to provide basic hand and power tools
Key Responsibilities
- Build and assemble vehicles using work instructions, prints, and specifications.
- Install and connect mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and crane systems and controls.
- Fabricate and install truck bodies, equipment, boxes, and specialty components.
- Fill vehicle systems with required fluids and perform functional testing of installed equipment.
- Verify work order completion and ensure all required tasks are accurately documented.
- Record equipment serial numbers, key numbers, and other required vehicle information.
- Conduct visual quality inspections and identify defects, leaks, installation issues, or manufacturing concerns.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems as needed.
- Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and work orders.
- Perform MIG welding, cutting, and fabrication activities while meeting quality standards.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, cutting torches, and plasma cutters.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements and reporting issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety policies.
- Support team members and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of vehicle, engine, or equipment repair.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience reading and working from wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and work orders.
- Ability to diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to perform MIG welding and quality welds in multiple positions.
- Ability to operate cutting torches and plasma cutters safely.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
- AWS Welding Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience with truck equipment installation, vocational trucks, utility bodies, or upfit operations.
- Intermediate electrical and hydraulic repair experience.
- Familiarity with computer-based diagnostic equipment and software.
- Experience with electric-over-hydraulic and central hydraulic systems.
- Valid driver's license.
What We're Looking For
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
- Dependable and self-motivated work ethic.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet production deadlines.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with pride in delivering high-quality work.
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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.
At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
- Paid Military Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits:
Regular Full-Time
We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.
Temporary or Part-Time
In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.
Pay:
We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $20.00 - $25.25 USD per hour.Artificial Intelligence Statement
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