What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech I - Shop position at Total Safety?
About Total Safety
Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.
Essential Duties:
Safety: Maintaining a safe work environment is the most important responsibility for every employee. Wear PPE as required. Observe all applicable safety rules, regulations, and instructions.
Mechanical: Assist in mechanical maintenance and repair as requested. Service and clean shop equipment to maintain equipment usability. Replace worn parts, as necessary. Use locks out tag out procedures to separate any non-working equipment. Refurbish and repair rental equipment as instructed to maintain it in excellent working condition and promote the Total Safety image in the field.
Fabrication: Assist Welder/Fabricator Specialists with welding as requested. Participate in pipe and plate fabrication, prepare of materials, operate equipment and machinery, and paint.
Maintenance: Clean and organize shop daily. Move materials, equipment, boxes, and furniture as requested. Replace light bulbs, air filters etc. as they need service or in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Keep eye wash stations clean, medicine cabinets stocked and perform required inspections for fire extinguishers etc. As supplies are purchased work with the Safety to keep MSDS books up to date. Recommend necessary expenditures and upgrades to keep the shop functioning at its best.
Yard: Keep yard organized to maximize effective use of space. Assist in cost effective disposal of outdated equipment, materials, and scrap. Dispose of non-usable parts and materials in accordance with Company protocols. Assist in recycling, and waste disposal as requested.
Other: Building and grounds maintenance oversight. Assist in records management and retrieval as requested. Move furniture as requested. Get supplies, as necessary. Replace light bulbs & general building maintenance.
Problem Resolution: Routine problems and schedule interruptions are handled throughout the day.
Performance: Perform all assigned duties and functions in accordance with instructions. Obey Company rules and regulations. Effectively work with a wide variety of people daily.
Skills and Experience:
Equivalent work experience in a shop environment will be considered.
Must be self-motivated, flexible, and able to meet deadlines. Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.
Working Environment:
Work is typically performed in the shop, which is a hazardous environment. Safety considerations include but are not limited to electrical, heat and fire, mechanical hazards, radiation, fumes and deposits, noise, equipment operation, heavy materials moving, and working in close quarters, working at great heights, and driving hazards. The employee will be required to attend several classes and seminar
Educational Requirements:
High School diploma or GED.
Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
