Apprentice Technician

Apprentice Technician

Are you ready to join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of material handling? We are actively seeking a dynamic Apprentice Technician to join our growing team out of our Brookfield location.

Since the Wolter story began in 1962, our company, like our industry, has been constantly evolving. We have grown to become one of the largest and most diverse industrial equipment and productivity solutions providers in the country. From new & used material handling equipment, service and training to robotics & automation, overhead cranes & hoists, power systems, railcar movers, storage solutions, complete engineered systems and more, Wolter is focused on improving operational productivity for its customers.

What we offer:

A complete benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest-free Tool Loans and Tool Insurance
• Uniforms for Technicians
• Subsidies for Safety Boots and Safety Glasses
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and more!

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete all technical schooling provided by WLT Classroom E-Learning On-the-job
• Assist journeyman technicians with service jobs as assigned to you.
• Develop skills to check-in and check-out our rental equipment
• Develop skills needed to properly set up new equipment sold to our customers
• Develop skills needed to prepare stock used equipment so that it is ready for resale, per instructions provided
• Work with parts department for parts needed to complete repairs
• Document all recommended additional repairs found, work with Shop Foreman or Lead Tech on preparing quote for customer
• Communicate with the Shop Foreman, Shop Lead, and/or Shop Manager on any unusual service problems encountered or for any technical assistance needed.
• Complete and submit all paperwork daily for jobs worked on (timecards, maintenance reports etc).
• Communicate with Shop Foreman and/or lead tech as to status of jobs assigned to you
• Offer assistance to other shop techs, as appropriate
• Keep shop clean and organized – clean up spills (oil, etc) immediately.
• Always adhere to safety rules and policies at all times.

Essential skills and experience:

• Must show ability to retain knowledge of skills needed to repair powered industrial equipment
• Must successfully complete any training courses required.
• Must be a good communicator – written and verbal.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency and laptop fundamentals.
• Must own tools necessary to perform repairs, per our recommended tool list.
• Must be certified to operate material handling equipment (we will provide this certification)
• Commitment to company vision and mission

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Physical demands: Employee lifts and carries up to 60 pounds on a very occasional basis, 5-30 pounds more frequently, and up to 30 pounds very frequently. Employee is required to frequently stand, recline (lying on back), kneel, walk, twist, reach, and use feet to repair and operate machinery. Employee is required to occasionally sit, stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and crawl. Constant use of hands and fingers to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, computer equipment, and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have listening, speaking, and writing skills to communicate with customers and internal staff. (NOTE: Refer also to Functional Job Description document completed by Froedtert WARC for Shop Technician in April 2018).
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment can include loud noises, and vibration. Might be exposed to mists, dust, odors or gases, and will be frequently exposed to moving machinery or parts, and power tools.. When performing duties of this job, it is a requirement to wear Personal Protective Equipment whenever appropriate – to include (but not limited to) hard hats, steel-toe safety shoes, and safety glasses.

Our mission is to move, store, and power the world more efficiently. You're part of a team that is connected like family and committed to making an impact.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory drug screen and driving record results.