Careers
Our mission is simple: We think traveling should be fun.
Travel is a necessity, but it doesn’t have to feel like one. We all know what’s happened to the commercial flying experience over the years, so why shouldn’t America’s roads provide the safest, most comfortable, most luxurious experience imaginable?That’s the question Donald Waldoch asked himself nearly 50 years ago, and that same spirit drives us to create the most innovative custom luxury and conversion vans on the road today. Since the days of bell bottoms and disco balls, we’ve manufactured vans and trucks worthy of not only quality awards from Ford and GM, but something even harder to earn: happy, returning customers. We’ve done it by focusing on one thing: Giving you a vehicle that fits your personality, needs, and lifestyle—and making every trip memorable.
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Job description
Responsible for developing and implementing standards in all manufacturing areas to improve safety, quality, and delivery in the most cost-effective way. Work with department heads for luxury van, shuttle van, paint, warehouse, and truck assembly production to improve processes to increase output. Also, work with the sales team to ensure that the production schedule is accurate and weekly production goals are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop, document, and maintain standard processes for warehouse, paint, upholstery, wood shop, and all other assembly areas.
· Conducts time studies and uses data collected to implement continuous improvement ideas to reduce waste and increase daily throughput.
· Develop station and line layouts.
· Justify any purchases for tooling and assembly aids to improve ergonomics, eliminate safety concerns, and reduce cycle time.
· Implement 5S and lean manufacturing standards across all areas of production.
· Ability to be given a problem and provide a solution in a timely manner.
· Work directly with department heads to develop procedures to reduce operating costs.
· Improve material flow throughout all production areas.
· Work with design engineering on new designs to ensure that the product is designed for assembly.
· Additional duties as required.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
· B.S. in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Design Engineering.
· Minimum 1 year of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
· Fundamental automotive knowledge.
· Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
· Excellent verbal and written skills.
· Knowledgeable with computer-based programs such as CAD software, Microsoft Office applications, and ERP systems.
· Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Forest Lake, MN 55025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Lean manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Interested in applying? Email jobs@waldoch.com
Job description
Summary:
As a custom van builder, you will perform a wide variety of tasks to prepare and build custom vehicles. You will disassemble and assemble a variety of vehicles and ensure good quality of final products by completing inspections. The position requires the use of a variety of power tools, hand tools, and other industrial equipment. This job requires you to lift up to 40lbs, bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, lay under vehicles and stand/walk up to 10 hours per day. Assemblers will report directly to each department head and work directly with other builders to complete vehicles each day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
- Ability to disassembly factory vans and reassemble with custom interior and exterior components following standard processes.
- Work in a safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area following 5S standards.
- Ability to take instructions and work with little supervision.
- Prepares conversion panels and components.
- Trim, position, and fits panels and components for conversions.
- Measure, cut, and glue custom flooring.
- Assembly of electronics and electrical devices in conversion.
- Basic component wiring, plug in, fit function and testing.
- Ability to take direction, grow as a technician, communicate progress to leadership.
- Work in groups or as an individual.
- Able to lift 40 pounds.
- Verifies part numbers and quantities against BOM.
- Ability to work overtime with short notice.
- Other duties as required.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Ability to read and understand BOMs, work orders, and production reports.
- Previous experience in assembly, upholstery, wood, or electronics is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Forest Lake, MN 55025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- automotive assembly: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Interested in applying? Email jobs@waldoch.com
Job description
Job Title: Upholstery Technician
Reports to: Production Manager
Summary:
Here at Waldoch Crafts we install high-end custom interiors in new vehicles. The education of interior installation is a craft that Waldoch’s can teach, or we are always interested in technicians that are already educated in this field. Our technicians are passionate, skilled experts with automotive electronics and custom interior expertise for brand new vehicles.
We make and install custom interiors for Luxury Vans, Camper Vans and Custom Pick-Up Trucks. We have an upholstery shop that creates, sews, staples custom interior panels, covers seats, and develops new concepts and layouts.
Waldoch’s is obsessed with building long-term relationships with our customers. Every team member should feel empowered to deliver a world-class and unique experience based on what each customer needs.
Job Description:
The Upholstery Technician role is responsible for upholstering luxury conversion components. Entry level technicians will learn a variety of upholstery techniques and start training with basic components. Technicians will have the opportunity to learn additional skills and techniques as their training progresses. The technician will work with vinyl and other upholstery materials. This role is required to work with pneumatic staplers, scissors, staple pullers, small hammers, razor knifes, adhesives and other tools as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with vinyl and other materials
- Remove factory leather/cloth seating and replace with custom Waldoch leather interior
- Attention to detail and quality orientated to ensure the best product is being delivered to our customers
- Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools
- Maintain a well-organized and clean work station
- Other duties as assigned
Education/ Experience:
- Highschool Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Previous upholstery or sewing experience is a plus.
Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Position requires use of safety glasses
- Required to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift or move 10-25 pounds frequently
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to pull, grasp, hold, stretch upholstery materials
- Ability to inspect work for defects
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $18.00-$24.00/ hour or pay based on experience
Job Location: Forest Lake, MN
Required license or certification:
- Driver’s License
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Interested in applying? Email jobs@waldoch.com
Job description
Summary: Waldoch Crafts is seeking FT Technician/Installer in automotive manufacturing. Position includes installing ACCESSORIES, WIRING, WHEELS & TIRES, FABRICATION, TOPPERS, and MUCH MORE. Experience preferred, but will train someone with mechanical ability and enthusiastic attitude. We offer very competitive wages based on exp., Training and a great work environment. FT benefits include: Medical/Life Ins. and paid Vacations & Holidays. Please apply in person at: 13821 Lake Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025 or resume through indeed.com. Thanks!
Different Departments that you could work in.
* Custom Truck Shop
* Shuttle & Mobility Line
* Custom Center Install
Duties
Installs aftermarket and custom components for trucks, vans, and commercial vehicles. Wires and installs electronic control panels and related mechanical or electrical equipment such as truck toppers, running boards, tonneau covers, seat heat, seats, bulkhead, leather, fender flares, wheels, tires, suspension components, TV, and more.
Responsible for : Accurate and efficient installations with regard to timeliness
Documenting install details
Good internal and external customer service
Pick all part for following work schedule
Have product ready for install
feedback on product install & hours
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience/ Ability:
– High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
– Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and write simple memos.
– Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Certificates and Licenses: May put you ahead of other candidates
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: Safety Glasses required
Physical Demands: Standing, crouching, some small space install, reaching, frequent hand and power tool use. Candidate must frequently lift/ move up to 50 lbs.
Waldoch has been a leader in the automotive industry since 1974. Visit our website at www.waldoch.com to learn more about us.
Related keywords: automotive technician, mechanic, automotive
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 – $23.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Experience level:
- 2 years
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Forest Lake, MN 55025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Automotive repair: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Interested in applying? Email jobs@waldoch.com
This Zone is for Eastern Region (New York, Penn, New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Vermont, Maine, Etc. 12 State Area)
Job description – Zone Manager
Waldoch Crafts, Inc. is looking for a high energy Sales Representative.
Please take a look at our website www.waldoch.com
Waldoch works with Ford, GM and Ram dealerships all over the United States selling Luxury Van and Truck packages.
50% travel
Outbound Phone Calls/Cold Calling
Good attitude
Trade Show’s
Customer Database/CRM/
Account Management
Great Customer Service
Automotive experience needed
Sales traveling experience needed
Ok with traveling for more than a week at a time
- I. General Summary:
Develops and maintains a strong retail dealer network to meet and exceed corporate and zone sales objectives for retail growth, increasing market share and upgrading the dealer network while projecting a professional image on behalf of Waldoch. Successfully sells in products and programs to help achieve retail goals.
- II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifies and prioritizes open points; conducts market output analysis and selects markets.
Regularly visits and maintains an active dealer network to ensure sales goals are met.
Manages administrative reporting and analysis needed by management to monitor territory performance.
Develops, coordinates, and conducts sell-in presentations for new/existing products, events and programs.
Assists dealers in establishing wholesale and retail goals, creating market demand within their territories
developing and implementing sales programs.
Understands state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the auto truck and van industry and dealer distribution channels.
Effectively utilizes key territory management resources utilizing Map Point software in new dealer procurement efforts and upgrading the dealer network to obtain retail growth goals and increase market share.
Drives dealer profitability; encourages dealers to participate in all service and sales training opportunities.
Promotes financially stable dealer network and responds to dealer needs.
Reports problems, status and attitudes of dealer network to management.
Determines and manages dealer profiles.
Conducts product demos for prospective customers and dealers.
Evaluates and ranks multiple prospects in the dealer selection process, completes/submits and reviews the prospect business plan.
Provides coaching to dealers to achieve high customer service index (CSI) expectations.
Conducts territorial business plan; assessments, visits, reviews and training to support the dealer start up.
Assists in planning and set-up and participates in marketing shows, dealer shows, exhibits and displays.
Understands and utilizes information system and tools and assists dealers with utilization of the dealer
extranet website.
III. Minimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or related field, or equivalent education plus experience.
- IV. Minimum Work Experience Required:
3-5 years field sales and retail sales experience with proven track record required.
3-5 years sales administration, distribution and customer service experience required.
Experience in automotive/recreational products preferred.
- V. Working Conditions:
Extensive travel within territory. Some travel to remote locations and corporate functions may be required.
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This Zone is for Western Region (California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico – 6 State Area)
Job description – Zone Manager
Waldoch Crafts, Inc. is looking for a high energy Sales Representative.
Please take a look at our website www.waldoch.com
Waldoch works with Ford, GM and Ram dealerships all over the United States selling Luxury Van and Truck packages.
50% travel
Outbound Phone Calls/Cold Calling
Good attitude
Trade Show’s
Customer Database/CRM/
Account Management
Great Customer Service
Automotive experience needed
Sales traveling experience needed
Ok with traveling for more than a week at a time
- I. General Summary:
Develops and maintains a strong retail dealer network to meet and exceed corporate and zone sales objectives for retail growth, increasing market share and upgrading the dealer network while projecting a professional image on behalf of Waldoch. Successfully sells in products and programs to help achieve retail goals.
- II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifies and prioritizes open points; conducts market output analysis and selects markets.
Regularly visits and maintains an active dealer network to ensure sales goals are met.
Manages administrative reporting and analysis needed by management to monitor territory performance.
Develops, coordinates, and conducts sell-in presentations for new/existing products, events and programs.
Assists dealers in establishing wholesale and retail goals, creating market demand within their territories
developing and implementing sales programs.
Understands state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the auto truck and van industry and dealer distribution channels.
Effectively utilizes key territory management resources utilizing Map Point software in new dealer procurement efforts and upgrading the dealer network to obtain retail growth goals and increase market share.
Drives dealer profitability; encourages dealers to participate in all service and sales training opportunities.
Promotes financially stable dealer network and responds to dealer needs.
Reports problems, status and attitudes of dealer network to management.
Determines and manages dealer profiles.
Conducts product demos for prospective customers and dealers.
Evaluates and ranks multiple prospects in the dealer selection process, completes/submits and reviews the prospect business plan.
Provides coaching to dealers to achieve high customer service index (CSI) expectations.
Conducts territorial business plan; assessments, visits, reviews and training to support the dealer start up.
Assists in planning and set-up and participates in marketing shows, dealer shows, exhibits and displays.
Understands and utilizes information system and tools and assists dealers with utilization of the dealer
extranet website.
III. Minimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or related field, or equivalent education plus experience.
- IV. Minimum Work Experience Required:
3-5 years field sales and retail sales experience with proven track record required.
3-5 years sales administration, distribution and customer service experience required.
Experience in automotive/recreational products preferred.
- V. Working Conditions:
Extensive travel within territory. Some travel to remote locations and corporate functions may be required.
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This Zone is for Western Region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama 5 State Area)
Job description – Zone Manager
Waldoch Crafts, Inc. is looking for a high energy Sales Representative.
Please take a look at our website www.waldoch.com
Waldoch works with Ford, GM and Ram dealerships all over the United States selling Luxury Van and Truck packages.
50% travel
Outbound Phone Calls/Cold Calling
Good attitude
Trade Show’s
Customer Database/CRM/
Account Management
Great Customer Service
Automotive experience needed
Sales traveling experience needed
Ok with traveling for more than a week at a time
- I. General Summary:
Develops and maintains a strong retail dealer network to meet and exceed corporate and zone sales objectives for retail growth, increasing market share and upgrading the dealer network while projecting a professional image on behalf of Waldoch. Successfully sells in products and programs to help achieve retail goals.
- II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifies and prioritizes open points; conducts market output analysis and selects markets.
Regularly visits and maintains an active dealer network to ensure sales goals are met.
Manages administrative reporting and analysis needed by management to monitor territory performance.
Develops, coordinates, and conducts sell-in presentations for new/existing products, events and programs.
Assists dealers in establishing wholesale and retail goals, creating market demand within their territories
developing and implementing sales programs.
Understands state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the auto truck and van industry and dealer distribution channels.
Effectively utilizes key territory management resources utilizing Map Point software in new dealer procurement efforts and upgrading the dealer network to obtain retail growth goals and increase market share.
Drives dealer profitability; encourages dealers to participate in all service and sales training opportunities.
Promotes financially stable dealer network and responds to dealer needs.
Reports problems, status and attitudes of dealer network to management.
Determines and manages dealer profiles.
Conducts product demos for prospective customers and dealers.
Evaluates and ranks multiple prospects in the dealer selection process, completes/submits and reviews the prospect business plan.
Provides coaching to dealers to achieve high customer service index (CSI) expectations.
Conducts territorial business plan; assessments, visits, reviews and training to support the dealer start up.
Assists in planning and set-up and participates in marketing shows, dealer shows, exhibits and displays.
Understands and utilizes information system and tools and assists dealers with utilization of the dealer
extranet website.
III. Minimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or related field, or equivalent education plus experience.
- IV. Minimum Work Experience Required:
3-5 years field sales and retail sales experience with proven track record required.
3-5 years sales administration, distribution and customer service experience required.
Experience in automotive/recreational products preferred.
- V. Working Conditions:
Extensive travel within territory. Some travel to remote locations and corporate functions may be required.
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