Apprentice Technician / Student (Gregory Poole & Wake Tech)

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The primary function of the apprentice technician is to learn through a combination of classes at Wake Tech and hands-on training in a local branch to learn h ow to perform routine mechanical repairs on Material Handling equipment.

This program consists of Three Semesters of school two days a week and three days of paid work-based learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:



* Learn / utilize safety practices associated with shop operations and usage of various types of shop equipment and shop tooling.

Learn required PPE for different shop situations.



* Learn and understand basic business concepts associated with the service department.

Learn and complete proper service documentation as required .

This will include time entry, service reports, part order forms and returns, core tags and warranty tags,



* Exposure / utilization of the Hyster Yale Group (HYG) and Gregory Poole information systems to assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, assembly/disassembly process, ordering parts, etc.



* Learn / utilize logical troubleshooting procedures using information provided in the HYG network or from external sources.

This information should include computer diagnostics, troubleshooting guides, wiring schematics, and disassembly / assembly guidelines.



* Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test.



* Perform routine repairs on construction equipment.



* Use hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.



* Climb up onto, under, & into equipment, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble equipment.



* Assist other GPEC technicians with larger equipment repairs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Must have a high school education or GED

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 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 PC.

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

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Your supervisor may request and assign you s...