What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician (Diesel Equipment) position at Fabcon?
Purpose/Scope:
Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment
- Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Other Required Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)
- Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures
- Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures
- Basic understanding of Confined space procedures
- Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)
- Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair
- Ability to understand and follow direction
- Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment
- Ability to work independently
- Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
- Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment
- Two (2) year technical school degree
Physical Requirements:
- Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
Work Environment:
- Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways
