Technician I- Component Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

 

The primary function of this position is to perform component repairs and rebuilds, primarily on engines, transmissions and torque converters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


* Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.


* Uses manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot components


* Uses lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move components into position to be repaired.


* Uses hand & power tools to disassemble, re-build, repair, & test components.


* Uses miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.


* Uses tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.


* Usespower washers & spray paint equipment to clean components


* Uses test benches and dynomometer to test completed components.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience:

Requires up to two years schooling or direct work experience; Must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience.

 Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.  Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems; Should have exposure to P.C.

base equipment and parts information; Capable of learning and understanding technical information, service manuals and reports;

This is a four day a week, 10 hour a day position.  The hours are 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.  Overtime is required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.  Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.