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Maverick Tech

Commercial Vehicle Upfitter

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingSteelAluminum
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Posted on September 23, 2026

Job Description

Overview

As a Commercial Vehicle Upfitter, you will play a vital role in transforming chassis into fully functional work vehicles by installing specialized equipment and accessories, leveraging your technical expertise in mechanical assembly and electrical systems to ensure high standards of performance and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the precise installation of service utility bodies, dump bodies, and stake bodies onto commercial chassis.
  • Integrate commercial truck accessories including hitches, ladder racks, shelving units, and drawer systems to optimize vehicle utility.
  • Perform complex electrical wiring and system routing to support auxiliary equipment functionality.
  • Utilize MIG and TIG welding techniques to fabricate and secure custom mounting solutions.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues independently to ensure seamless vehicle operation.
  • Collaborate with the shop team to streamline installation processes and maintain high production throughput.
  • Adhere strictly to all workplace safety regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in welding (MIG/TIG) on steel and aluminum.
  • Proven expertise in automotive or commercial vehicle electrical wiring.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and build from technical schematics.
  • Proficiency in the safe operation of various power and hand tools.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and independent problem-solving capabilities.
  • Advanced knowledge of complex hydraulic systems and their integration.
  • Previous experience in a commercial truck equipment or fleet maintenance environment.
  • Ability to mentor junior technicians on installation best practices.
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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 82 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 198 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 120 different employers. 31 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 463 other active welding openings from 233 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (26), EZARC (21), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Goodyear at $39/hr, Phoenix at $32/hr, and Mesa at $31/hr. Phoenix is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all construction welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Commercial Vehicle Upfitter figures were last recalculated when this page was built.