Graphic Installer Technician

At GLS North America Upfitters, we specialize in vehicle upfitting and customization for unique, limited-production, and specialty vehicle programs across the country. Our team works behind the scenes to prepare and transform vehicles through accessory installation, vehicle customization, quality inspection, and final delivery.

We combine automotive expertise, precision, and craftsmanship to ensure every vehicle meets the required quality and production standards before it reaches its destination. At GLS North America Upfitters, we believe great work starts with great people. We’re looking for individuals who take pride in what they do, enjoy working with vehicles, are willing to learn, and want to be part of a team that plays an important role in bringing specialty vehicle programs to life.

Why Work for Us? Join a team that’s focused, nimble, and driven to succeed. At GLS North America Upfitters, you’ll have the opportunity to build your automotive skills, work with a talented team, and contribute to projects that require quality, precision, and attention to detail. Stability & Success: Join a family-owned company with 75+ years of experience, a strong reputation, and a proven track record of success.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent scheduling and a work environment designed to support both your career and your life outside of work. Weekly Pay & On-Demand Pay: Get paid every week, with access to same-day pay when you need it.

Benefits

Choose from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with disability and life insurance options to help protect what matters most. 401(k) with Company Match: Invest in your future with a retirement savings plan that includes a company match. Paid Time Off: Enjoy 2 weeks of PTO starting after just 30 days, giving you time to recharge.

Recognition & Rewards: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. We celebrate team members through recognition programs that highlight service, performance, values, and accomplishments. Growth & Career Development: We believe in investing in our people through training, development opportunities, hands-on experience, and career advancement.

We’re committed to helping you build a career—not just find a job. A Team-Driven Culture: Work alongside talented people with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives who are committed to supporting one another and achieving great things together. Make an Impact: No matter your role, the work you do contributes to our customers, our company, and the communities we serve.

You’ll have the opportunity to see the results of your work and play an important role in the upfitting process. Community Engagement: We believe in giving back and are proud to support the communities where our team members live and work through events, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities. As a Graphic Installer Technician Team Lead, you will be responsible for performing high-quality graphic and vinyl installations on brand-new vehicles while providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the Graphic Installation team.

You will help coordinate daily workflow, monitor quality and productivity, train and support team members, and ensure each installation meets company and customer quality expectations. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Graphic Installer Technician Team Lead Responsibilities Include: Install decals, vinyl graphics, lettering, logos, stripes, and other graphics on vehicles. Apply graphics to vehicle doors, windows, body panels, hoods, tailgates, and other designated surfaces. Read and interpret graphic installation instructions, templates, layouts, and vehicle-specific specifications.

Prepare vehicle surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, and removing dirt, debris, wax, and other contaminants before installation. Measure and position graphics accurately to ensure proper alignment, spacing, and placement. Use squeegees, knives, heat guns, and other graphic installation tools to properly apply and finish vinyl materials.

Work carefully around vehicle body lines, curves, seams, trim, handles, windows, and other vehicle components. Identify and correct air bubbles, wrinkles, lifting edges, misalignment, and other installation imperfections. Trim and finish vinyl graphics to achieve a clean and professional appearance. Remove existing decals, graphics, or adhesive residue when required.

Perform quality inspections of completed graphic installations before vehicles are released. Assist with coordinating daily graphic installation workflow and assigning work based on production priorities and technician capabilities. Monitor team progress and help ensure assigned vehicles are completed within established labor times and production expectations.

Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and technical support to Graphic Installer Technicians. Train and coach team members on proper graphic installation techniques, tools, processes, and quality standards. Serve as a technical resource for team members and assist with troubleshooting installation challenges. Identify quality concerns, rework, and process issues and communicate them to the Fixed Director of Operations.

Help ensure team members follow established safety, quality, vehicle handling, and installation standards. Maintain accurate documentation of completed work as required. Assist with identifying opportunities to improve department productivity, quality, and efficiency. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Properly maintain and store graphic installation tools and equipment.

Follow all company safety, quality, and vehicle handling standards. Lead by example and promote a positive, professional, and accountable team environment. Adhere to Suburban Automotive Services' DRIVEN values and support the company's mission and vision.** ** Graphic Installer Technician Team Lead Qualifications and Skills: Minimum 2–4 years of experience in vehicle graphics, vinyl installation, automotive detailing, sign installation, or a related field preferred.

Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Technician, Senior Technician, or in a similar leadership role preferred. Previous experience installing vehicle decals, graphics, lettering, or vinyl preferred. Experience working with automotive vinyl and various vehicle surfaces preferred. Strong attention to detail and precision.

Ability to accurately measure, align, and position graphics. Ability to read and follow installation instructions, templates, layouts, and specifications. Experience using squeegees, knives, heat guns, and other vinyl installation tools. Ability to use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and automotive shop equipment.

Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and correct imperfections in graphic installations. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work around vehicles. Ability to train, coach, and provide constructive feedback to team members. Ability to coordinate daily workflow and prioritize multiple vehicles or assignments.

Ability to work independently while providing direction and support to others. Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced automotive environment. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work overtime when required. Graphic Installer Technician Team Lead Working Conditions and Physical Demands Include: Approximately 75% of the workday spent standing. Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching. Working indoors in a professional automotive garage/shop environment.

Frequent use of hand tools, vinyl installation tools, heat guns, squeegees, and cutting tools. Frequent close-up work requiring visual attention to detail and precise hand movements. Ability to work around vehicles, automotive equipment, and other shop personnel. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to automotive fluids, fumes, chemicals, dust, and other materials commonly found in an automotive shop and warehouse environment.

Must be comfortable working around moving vehicles, automotive equipment, cleaning products, and an active shop environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.