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Truck and Heavy Equipment Technician/builder – vacancies-19236-B

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What you're going to do

The Truck and Heavy Equipment Technicians / Builders will be responsible for building, maintaining, assembling, and repairing custom truck bodies, trailers, and heavy machinery in our modern workshops.

This position provides an excellent balance of technical variety, combining precise welding/assembly with electrical, hydraulic, and finishing tasks.

Your skill & knowledge

Blueprint Interpretation & Execution: Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings/blueprints, and independently execute the build from start to finish.

1.Welding & Assembly

  • Perform high-quality construction and assembly work customized for heavy trucks and trailers.
  • Conduct full preparatory duties independently, including cutting plates, drilling holes, bending metals, and sawing tubes/profiles.
  • Execute precise semi-automatic (MIG/MAG) welding to structurally secure assemblies onto vehicle chassis.
  • Perform final technical assembly of all painted components and auxiliary parts onto the vehicle after coating is completed by colleagues.

2.Electrical Systems

  • Integrate and connect advanced machinery, including heavy-duty truck-mounted cranes, container systems, and lifting gear to the main truck chassis.
  • Complete comprehensive electrical connections from end-to-end (A to Z), matching specific project requirements from basic prep-wiring to complete, complex electronic installations.
  • Perform post-installation diagnostics, systematic testing, fault-finding, and troubleshooting to resolve any electrical complications.

3.Hydraulic Systems

  • Install and connect complete hydraulic circuits from end-to-end directly onto trucks and heavy machinery.
  • Independently bend heavy-duty piping and compress/press high-pressure hydraulic flexible hoses.
  • Conduct operational quality checks, pressure tests, and error detection to safely identify and repair fluid leaks or system failures.

4.Spray Painting / Preparation

  • Occasionally assist with necessary surface preparation when required, including degreasing, sanding, and filling components or complete structural assemblies

Educations

  • Hoger secundair onderwijs

What we offer you

  • You can work on varied projects with a colleagues or on your own.
  • Good work-life balance
  • Strong benefits
  • Open environment and mindset


This position is open to everyone, regardless of age or gender.

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