Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

About the role

The Machine Technician II provides high-quality repair service on equipment to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner, ensuring maximum value for work performed.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat-rate times and re-do metric.
• Work safely and follow all WCAT safety policies and procedures.
• Complete related paperwork and access databases (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, provide recommendations for repairs, and perform critical machine and engine repairs and adjustments.
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
• Apply general failure analysis and procedures to determine proper diagnosis.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Complete all Level I & Level II assigned training in a timely and proficient manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or three to five years of related experience and/or training.
• In-depth knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software, and cranes and rigging equipment.
• Ability to provide accurate information to management for quoting.
• Able to mentor Machine team members.
• Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tooling to perform duties.
• Must be at least 21 to be assigned and operate a field vehicle.
• Successfully complete Work Steps assessment.
• Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift.
• May be required to complete DOT physical.
• May require MSHA certification.
• Must be certified in air-conditioning.
• Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime, and on-call.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Required travel up to 20%.
• This position is considered safety-sensitive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.