Mechanical Technician

Essential Functions

• Repair and build Holland flash-butt welding equipment and rail pullers
• Inspection of welding equipment components during disassembling and assembling
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic welding systems
• Using a variety of hand and power tools and testing equipment to service Holland welding equipment
• Follow program directives to perform mechanical testing on various components of the welder head and puller
• Operate Holland automatic flash-butt welding equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Repair and restore worn or damaged components to standard service conditions
• Build and test hydraulic manifolds
• Setup and confirm function of welding equipment after build and/or repair
• MIG and stick welding during fabrication of welding quadrant
• Supply on time and quality products to all Holland customers
• Ensure welding equipment produces welds meeting AREMA specifications
• Work with suppliers and other divisions to ensure correct functions of Holland welding equipment
• Assist with training new employees on divisional repair and assembly practices
• Participate in technical training programs as requested
• Maintain safety discipline practices and enforcement of main shop safety rules
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Maintain Shop paper work and work instruction accuracy
• Assist WTG engineering department with E.C.R.’s, N.C.R.’s, O.F.I’s, I.F.S. Procedures and work instructions etc. as required
• Travel as required
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling and bending, for extended periods required to perform basic functions along with some sitting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is regularly required
• Vision must be sufficient for reading electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
• Ability to climb a steep ladder frequently
• Ability to move up and down from trucks

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions
• Could be working at off sight locations either inside or outside
• Shop environment, dry conditions, heated shop, non-air conditioned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with the following: Electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge
• Minimum 5 years’ experience welding experience with using mig, tig, and stick
• Minimum 5 years’ experience metal cutting skills using gas oxygen torch and plasma cutting to repair of basic steel structures
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working on or performing maintenance and or repairs on various heavy industrial hydraulic and mechanical operated equipment
• Read tape measure, mic’s and calipers
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
• Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical diagnostic instruments and measurements tools
• Ability to use and get certified on forklifts
• Ability to use manlifts, scissor lifts
• Experience using basic hand tools, fasteners and power tools (drills, grinders, etc.)
• Develop clear understanding of Holland quality expectations or requirements
• Ability to understand bills of material and non-conformance procedures
• Able to work effectively as a team member
• Good safety awareness and behavior
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Takes ownership in solving problems
• Able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance