Trainee

Essential Job Functions

Assembly

• Inspect parts for proper form, fit and function.
• Assemble cranes and crane sub-assemblies for standard products in support of and meeting production schedules.
• Ensure bearings, seals and hydraulics fit and operate according to specifications.
• Operate and check sub-assemblies.
• Assist in maintaining the flow of work through department.
• Ensure production specifications and quality standards are met at all levels of assembly.
• Work from shop orders, specifications, and other data or instructions to perform assigned operations.
• Perform varied duties which may involve connection, adjustment and replacement of hydraulic controls, pumps, rams, solenoids, valves, gauges, piping, hoses and other system elements; the installation and connection of air vacuum tanks, hoses, tubing and other system components; the mounting, hookup and connection of engines, gear boxes, axles and other power components and units.
• Record logbook entries and maintain records for log and critical data, serial numbers, models, brands and other pertinent information.
• Detect and report defective materials, faulty operation, and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Repair or replace defective materials as required.
• Perform and verify torque operations; record in log.
• Perform other duties as determined by supervision.

Welding

• Perform preheating and/or post heating of parts using proper preheating procedures and the use of temp sticks as well as inter-pass temperatures, and using required and furnished electrical and/or gas equipment and following prescribed or standard practices.
• Demonstrate a high degree of cosmetic acceptability in all welding operations.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Utilize gas heating and burning equipment to cut and/or fit parts.
• Detect and report defective material, faulty operations and unusual conditions to proper supervision and quality personnel.
• Maintain weld qualifications by using the process at least once in a six-month period.
• Perform other duties as determined by supervision.

Painting

• Operate steam equipment.
• Apply body putty using proper techniques.
• Operate orbital sander to prepare units, parts and/or any sub-straight material prior to finish.
• Prepare units and parts by using masking tape, caps, plugs, plastic, etc. when needed to protect areas from coming in contact with paint.
• Ensure all parts and units are free and clean of grease, oil and/or any other containment that may jeopardize paint integrity.
• Perform other duties as determined by supervision.