Rental Shop Technician

Responsibilities

• Diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company owned machines as directed.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
• Detect faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines and general machine performance.
• Occasionally operate machine in the determination of repair need or repair assessment.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer's specifications though the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling provided by Fabick.
• Occasionally use basic welding equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Research repair needs and order parts as needed.
• Load or unload equipment or components from customer owned or common carrier vehicles.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school education or GED equivalent.
• Technical, vocational, trade school education or equivalent.
• Two to five years' experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, Caterpillar preferred.
• Experience in diagnosing equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance.
• Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines and components.
• Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
• Journeyman status is preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.
• Good problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills -- both oral and written, good work habits, above average math, science, and English skills, the ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self-motivation, and a desire to perform at one's highest level.
• Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft Office.
• MSHA certified, or the ability to be MSHA certified.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Long periods of standing, periodic exposure to seasonal heat and cold, working with oils and greases, noise, shift work as needed - 1st and 2nd, working outside, stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.