Messer Americas · 15 hours ago
Upfit Lead Tech
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMesser Americas is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, and they are seeking an Upfit Lead Tech to support the outfitting of new trucks into their private fleet. This role involves leading the Upfit Team, ensuring quality control, and managing material requirements for outfitting approximately 100 new trucks annually.
ChemicalHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Lead Upfit Team personnel and manage work and material assignments in an efficient manner
Serve as Upfit Team Quality Control lead ensuring completed Chattanooga tractor upfits are within Messer quality standards
Maintain Upfit Team’s work area, organizational tools, and personnel safety readiness per Messer LLC policies and procedures
Prototype the outfitting process on ~4-6 new trucks annually to establish specific requirements & procedures, this includes PTO driven Messer unloading systems
Complete the outfitting of ~35-40 new trucks annually to become the Subject Matter Expert for the installation of Messer specific modifications
Create documented procedures for the outfitting & modification performed on new trucks & trailers
Establish material needs and create purchase orders for all materials required to support outfitting of ~100 new trucks annually
Conduct initial vehicle reception condition inspections and document any deficiencies
Maintain spare parts inventory as required to support the efficient and timely completion of truck outfitting and material shipments being supported by Chattanooga trailer rehab facility
Develop working relationship with outside shops to optimize the in-service time of new trucks
Supply specialty parts to bulk locations as needed to reduce equipment down time
Support the material supply of spare parts for the upfitting of new tractors annually. This includes; the order creation/procurement, packaging & shipping to tractor upfit shops
Assist other locations with technical support when possible to determine correct materials are being requested for the current issue
Create Excel spreadsheets to build Bill of Materials or kits for major projects
Manage & address requests from outside upfit facilities performing contracted work on Messer tractors
Complete rebuilding of hydraulic coolers and redeploy into fleet
Additional duties directed by the Refurb Shop Manager
Qualification
Required
Attention to detail & problem-solving skills
Time management skills
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Understanding and adherence to policies & guidelines
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
High School Degree
Minimum 2 Years Class 8 Truck Maintenance & Repair Experience
Preferred
Trade School – Plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
Company
Messer Americas
Messer Americas is one of the industrial gas companies, offers expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elena Skvortsova
President and CEO
Jens Luehring
President & CEO
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