Heavy Vehicle Assembly Technician - Military Vehicle Manufacturing

Heavy Vehicle Assembly Technician

Military Vehicle Manufacturing

Plymouth, MI

$17.00/Hour 

We are hiring a Heavy Vehicle Assembly Technician to support the assembly and fabrication of armored and commercial vehicle platforms in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role requires experience with heavy mechanical assembly, blueprint reading, vehicle modification, cranes and lifting equipment, ERP/MRP systems, and military or commercial vehicle manufacturing while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble heavy vehicle components using cranes, lifting fixtures, and specialized tooling.
• Install structural components and materials into Body-in-White (BIW) armored vehicle assemblies using bolts, screws, rivets, adhesives, and coatings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and 3D models to complete assembly operations.
• Fabricate and fit large steel components to ensure proper alignment and vehicle fitment.
• Perform vehicle tear-down activities, including carefully removing, indexing, and storing OEM body panels, hoods, fenders, and interior components to prevent damage.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, magnetic drills, grinders, and other mechanical equipment during assembly.
• Operate within ERP/MRP systems to support manufacturing and production processes.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, supervisors, and materials teams to resolve assembly and process issues.
• Clean, maintain, and organize equipment, tooling, and work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing quality standards.
• Develop cross-functional knowledge by supporting multiple stages of vehicle assembly and production.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical school certification or higher education is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in heavy vehicle, military vehicle, or commercial vehicle assembly.
• Experience assembling commercial vehicle platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, planning documents, manuals, sketches, and 3D models.
• Proficiency using mechanical assembly tools including hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, magnetic drills, grinders, and related equipment.
• Experience installing mechanical components using bolts, screws, rivets, adhesives, and coatings.
• Knowledge of OEM vehicle components and installation procedures.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP manufacturing systems.
• Ability to adapt to engineering changes, rework, and evolving production requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Position requires onsite work in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military vehicle assembly or vehicle modification experience.
• ASE Mechanic certification.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Forklift certification and operating experience.
• Overhead crane certification and operating experience.
• Experience operating basic machine shop equipment.
• Certified welding experience with steel and aluminum.
• Surface preparation and industrial spray painting experience.