Experienced Shop Representative

About the Company

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry with over $1B in revenue. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. We are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations, and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical disassembly and assembly of products with complex functions requiring independent judgment
• Teardown and rebuild a variety of used Tennant equipment
• Learn product through self-study, hands-on experience, and guidance from a Shop Supervisor
• Assist in all aspects of the reconditioning process
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, battery, air, and water-cooled combustion engines, and diesel-gas-LP powered engine problems on all Tennant products
• Responsible for proper and safe use, maintenance, and reporting of Tennant Company property, including tools and equipment
• Complete work in a timely manner and use appropriate judgment to ensure quality and cost targets are achieved on each completed machine
• Perform in-process quality checks and communicate results
• Recognize, communicate, and document safety concerns
• Troubleshoot and adjust to build a quality product
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well-organized
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and report through the tier structure
• Proficient in multiple sub-assembly operations and shorter cycle time mainline stations
• Consistently present a professional image, both in personal appearance and condition of company equipment
• Punctuality is a must for this position; individuals should have reliable means of transportation to and from work

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mobile equipment
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Can safely use hand and power tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices
• Must be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within mechanical and electrical assembly
• History of continuous improvement within previous positions
• Related manufacturing experience is preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Physical Demands

• Routinely lifts up to 40 pounds individually, with most items weighing between 2 and 20 pounds; occasionally may lift items up to 90 pounds (assistance provided for items over 60 pounds)
• Works in multiple positions during a shift, including sitting, standing, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Requires bending, stooping, kneeling, or squatting daily (up to 30% of the day)
• Must be medically capable of performing all aspects of the job with maximum safety

Environmental Exposures

• Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to hot conditions
• Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
• Moderate noise level
• Occasionally exposed to oil, grease, gasoline, dust, metal particles, and sharp-edged materials

Safety Requirements

• Must be able to wear safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection