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Job Description
Installation Technician
Saint Paul, MN
Pay Rate : $23.00-$32.00 / Hourly Based on experience
As an Installation Technician, typically working Monday-Friday 7am-3 : 30pm, you will build various types of vocational trucks through assembly, hydraulic, 12v electrical and fabrication skills. Builds are designed and communicated via project managers through meetings, job tasks, drawings, SOP's (Standards Operating Procedures) and quality inspection processes. On-the-job and factory training will be provided to help you be successful in this exciting role.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Build vocational trucks through assembly, hydraulic 12v electric and fabrication skills
Read blueprints, diagrams and instructions
Follow installation procedures and established standards
Read hydraulic schematics Hose and fitting assembly, routing and plumbing
Pressure setting and testing 12v
Read electric schematics
Wire harness assembly, routing and terminating
System setup and testing
Fabrication and welding (minor)
Weld in various positions : vertical, flat, overhead, etc.
Use appropriate settings on welder for proper metal thickness
Use welding blankets on truck cab windows
Clean weld spatter and welding slag
Aluminum welding
Build things square and to proper size per diagrams
Perform minor welding required for assembly
Weld in various positions : vertical, flat, overhead, etc.
Use appropriate settings on welder for proper metal thickness
Use welding blankets on truck cab windows
Clean weld spatter and welding slag
Aluminum welding Form metals for use on truck equipment installations
Utilize various power tools as needed for builds Drill, impact wrench, air ratchet, grinders, iron worker, etc.
Utilize time tracking system Make recommendations for changes in procedure or job functions that are conceived to be in the general interest
Perform other job related duties assigned by management
Requirements
Technical understanding of hydraulics, electrical and primary functions of a broad range of equipment used in our industry
Strong mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of basic hydraulics and 12-volt electrical systems Knowledge of wiring stop / start systems and ability to use programmer
Knowledge of sizes of fittings and hydraulic hoses
Able to operate saw for cutting steel
Able to operate plasma cutter
Able to use oxygen / acetylene torch
Ability to adjust pressures and reliefs
Basic math skills
Basic welding and fabrication ability
Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
Mechanical design and / or practical experience in hydraulics, structural or mechanical layout
High level of Mechanical Aptitude :
Ability to understand fundamentals of mechanical systems as related to the commercial truck industry
Technical college degree desired, or structured on-the-job training program
successfully completed 2-5 years' experience in-field service of heavy equipment is desired
HEALTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :
Perform job functions in a safe manner.
Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules. Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received. Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those you can. Have the ability to obtain aDOT card.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be required to work in an environment with exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures and various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and / or loud noises.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
There is frequent lifting and / or moving of up to 50pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
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