Mechanical Technician Weekend Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and understands blueprints and bill of material.
• Operates pipe threader and cutting devices to manufacture sub-assembly parts to print.
• Installs mechanical assemblies onto generator engines and fuel tanks.
• Assembles functional parts of enclosures and tanks using hand tools, power tools (cordless drills, impact gun, etc.), levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Uses forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes, ladders and other lifting apparatus to aide in the assembly process.
• Aids in the assembly and installation of electrical and electronic components (electrical enclosures, transformers, etc.), pipe systems and plumbing, machinery and equipment.
• Assembles both small and large sub-assemblies according to prints or drawings.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine assembly sequence, and setup requirements.
• Follows work instructions from general description. Works with other team members to troubleshoot mechanical/fit issues in a satisfactory manner.
• Ensures punch lists are complete.
• Aides in preparation and disassembly of factory witness tests.
• Prepares generator packages for shipment.
• Loads generator enclosures and fuel tanks.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly stands, walks, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.