Shop Technician

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Job description

To perform mechanical service on customer and company equipment in the shop in the most effective way feasible to serve the customer's needs and achieve the company's targeted goals.

Performing mechanical work as directed in the shop on heavy construction/farm or material handling equipment to correct the problems involved in a timely, effective manner.

Diagnosing, personally and with the assistance of the Shop Foreman or Service Manager, the special requirements of a piece of equipment; routinely determining what parts and tools will be needed to complete the repairs.

Presenting to the parts department an order for parts needed for repairs, either verbally or in writing, after completing a thorough diagnosis and discussing with the Shop Foreman or Service Manager; writing legibly; asking for assistance from the parts person when necessary; maintaining a record of what has been ordered; following up to make sure when these parts arrive so that work may continue with as little delay as possible.

Completing time records accurately on each job by punching in and out as directed when moving from job to job to support customer billing and internal accounting requirements effectively.

Providing personal tools with which to work in ½" impact size downward using and taking care of company provided tools ¾" and above or specially required by manufacture; making certain all are in good working condition and safe to work with or operate before using.

Working safely at all times; complying with all OSHA or other city, county, state or federal regulations when working and for reporting in case of any on job injury; following company safety policies and procedures.

Maintain a clean work area in, on and around the equipment and the shop.

Assisting other mechanics as requested and qualified with identifying and correcting problems in equipment on which they are working; being a team player.

Performing any other duties as may be required.