Vehicle Upfitting Technician

Make a Real Impact

LEHR is a fast-growing company in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry, expanding through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for passionate professionals ready to grow with us.

We help first responders do their jobs safely and effectively by customizing emergency vehicles to meet their exact needs—from removing unnecessary parts to installing lights, sirens, gun racks, and more.

Join us and be part of something bigger - helping protect the people who protect us.

Are you ready to drive your career forward?

We are seeking candidates who thrive in a culture of prioritization and execution, with exceptional professional conduct, to join our team as an experienced  Vehicle Upfitting Technician. The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, automotive knowledge, and 12V experience .  WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE for the trainee-level positions.  The Vehicle Upfitting Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that our first responders operate safe, reliable, and effective vehicles.  The Vehicle Upfitting Technicians are tasked with installing the following equipment: Emergency Vehicle Lighting and Control Systems, Sirens, Prisoner Transport Systems, Radios, Radar, In-Car-Camera Systems, License Plate Readers, Equipment Consoles and Cargo Cabinets, Weapon and Drone mounting systems, and front push bars, to name a few. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Experienced technician pay is $25 per hour and up, depending on experience.  Trainee-level technicians pay $20-$24, depending on experience.
• Bonus potential after satisfactorily completing the initial training period
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K

Schedule

• Full Time-Hourly
• Monday-Friday 7:00 – 3:30 pm.
• Estimated start date late June of 2026

Location

2520 112 th Street, South
Lakewood, WA 98499

Attributes of a Strong Candidate

• Ability to work with hand and power tools such as screw drivers, wrenches, hand drills, etc.
• Proven 12V experience - a must for experienced
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics - a must for experienced
• Capability to bend, twist, reach, and lift to 50 lbs. without assistance
• Aptitude in mechanical, electrical, and electronic components from various sources is necessary for apprentice-level consideration
• Strong Work Ethic
• Capacity to work independently and/or in a team environment
• High School Diploma

Primary Responsibilities

• Removal of factory interior and exterior equipment and parts
• Installation of specialized emergency vehicle Lightbars, Emergency lighting, Push Bumpers, Sirens, Controllers, Speakers, Partitions, Window Bars, Prisoner seats, Gun racks, in-car video, Computers, License Plate Recognition, and much more
• Attention to detail as it relates to job progress and tracking of hours

We look forward to receiving your resume!