Equipment Installation & Repair Technician

Pratt Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, including paid holidays, insurance benefits, and a wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire. After three months, employees are eligible for a 401(k) with company match, and after twelve months, full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave are available.

About the Role

Install and maintain equipment across all locations. Service, install, and manage equipment installations, including specifying the correct equipment for applications, assisting with layout, enabling ordering, and overseeing installation at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks.
• Develop critical task lists and timelines.
• Ensure all tasks are completed as scheduled.
• Manage project activities and communicate key repairs.
• Oversee equipment tracking, installations, and placement (internal/external).
• Maintain equipment specifications.
• Develop and manage preventative/predictive maintenance programs for all equipment.
• Track repair history to the end of useful life.
• Provide key metrics such as mean time to failure and downtime.
• Manage equipment rebuilds with vendors.
• Travel to all locations for setup, teardown, or on-site repairs.
• Follow all company policies, safety guidelines, and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10 years’ experience in baler repair and installation.
• 10 years’ experience as a mechanic for heavy equipment and recycling equipment.
• CDL license.
• High school diploma.
• Ability and availability to travel with short notice and work a varying schedule.
• Professional attitude and conduct.
• Strong multi-tasking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and discipline.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel away from home as required.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as required by Pratt Safety and OSHA.
• At least 18 years of age due to the nature of the working environment.
• Flexibility to meet business needs and exceed customer expectations.
• Successful completion of drug screen, background check, and Caedus placement test for skill assessment.