Automotive Upfitter (Emergency Vehicles)

About Us

Crown North America, a Safe Fleet Brand is a leading force in innovative upfitting solutions, catering to clients across North America and beyond with a rich legacy of excellence. Our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction is at the core of everything we do. Specializing in upfitting services, we provide tailored solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for diverse industries.

At Crown, we leverage our expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and a global presence to empower businesses in achieving their upfitting goals. From precision engineering to sustainable practices, we help clients optimize their assets and processes. With a culture of innovation, teamwork, and customer-centricity, we invite you to partner with us in building a brighter, more efficient future. Crown North America: where upfitting meets excellence, where quality is paramount, and where your success is our mission

Crown North America is looking to add full-time Automotive Installers to our Day Shift (6:00am to 2:30pm). If you value creativity, are into cars and electronics, appreciate a fast-paced work environment, and need interesting work that will allow you to truly have an impact on a business, then this is the place for you.

Location: Hammond, IN (East Chicago Area)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working and reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the new Automotive Installer will   perform all upfitting tasks, which include but are not limited to:

• Installing all equipment necessary to modify brand-new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. This includes routing and installing wire harnesses, controllers, partitions, auxiliary batteries, light bars, push bumpers, power supplies, component trays, and consoles.
• Disassembling and reassembling factory vehicles
• Expected to read drawings, including electrical schematics with limited help.
• Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment that may require heavy physical duties. Work will involve frequent standing, bending, twisting, stooping and kneeling.
• Fieldwork may be required at times as well as varying work hours.
• Some overtime may be required.
• Maintaining shop and work bay cleanliness
• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership.
• Work independently, maintain accurate records, find efficiencies while respecting quality, and contribute ideas to the company.
• Supply own basic set of tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work. Time will be given to new employees to purchase these items after hire if required.

At Kerr Industries, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses.  



We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.



• *Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with automotive electrical systems;
• Experience working with automotive mechanical systems;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Constructive team player
• Positive attitude;
• Detail-oriented and focused on quality workmanship;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Higher consideration will be given to candidates with relevant training, experience and/or Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification.