Maintenance Technician

Part of Dover Corporation’s Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands: Rotary Lift®, Chief®, Forward®, Direct-Lift®, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson®, Revolution®, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

SUMMARY:

Perform necessary preventive maintenance to equipment and provide support to production in consistent conformance with customer expectations. Support all continuous improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Follow safety first work methods and procedures to avoid injury to self and co-workers or damage to company property, including use of all required personal protective equipment, following safety precautions (e.g. LOTO), ensuring proper machine guards, etc.
• Lubricate and oil machinery as needed.
• Perform necessary preventive maintenance to all equipment to ensure proper operation. Document all preventive maintenance.
• While performing PM make necessary repairs to equipment such as replacing bearings, relays, switches, and gearboxes within ability and escalate to supervisor repairs that cannot be performed.
• Must be able to work from ladders, lifts, and at different heights to perform duties.
• Maintain, sustain, and continuously improve VSG Preventative Maintenance program.
• Document use of spare parts to maintain inventory properly.
• Perform any required maintenance welding, using electric arc or gas processes as needed while performing PM.
• Perform minor machinery, electrical, and facility repairs as needed when found during PM.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery and relocate machinery as needed; ensure machinery is set up properly.
• Complete and document work assignments as directed.
• Logging work hours in CMMS system
• Assist in root cause analysis utilizing Dover fast problem-solving methodology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Safety: Observe and maintain all safety requirements. Facilitate safe work practices and contribute resources to creating a safe work environment. Participate in in-house safety program or with the safety committees as needed.
• Ethics & Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities - with both internal and external customers - be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
• Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straight-forward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Teamwork/Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation, and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow VSG's business in the U.S. and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.
• Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical/analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or create opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.
• Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion. Deadlines are met.
• Maintenance Log: Update necessary logs and check sheets to ensure preventive maintenance files are accurate and OSHA requirements are met.
• Training: Willingness to upgrade electrical/mechanical skill set both on and off the job.

Working Conditions:

Perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to:

• • Perform work in a loud/noisy environment.
  • Change shifts and work overtime and weekends, as required.
  • Work with parts/equipment which may be hot, cold, and/or wet.
  • Work outside in all weather conditions and work at heights
  • Use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment.
  • Prolonged standing, frequently handling various parts for assembly, frequent walking, reaching at waist level, pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching.
  • Have fine motor dexterity, neck flexion, and be able to use air tools.
  • Be able to reach overhead, reach at shoulder level, reach at knee and floor level.
  • Bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling, ladder/stair climbing, pivoting, twisting, neck extension/rotation, shoulder circumduction, lying supine and using vibratory tools also required
  • Handling and lifting of parts and/or equipment (lifting 75 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs frequently and repetitive pushing/pulling) as needed.

CONTACTS (Internal and External):

Interacts extensively with all manufacturing personnel and on an occasional basis with other functional areas within the Business Unit.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education: High school graduate with at least 1 years of experience in two of the following areas: mechanical, machine shop, hydraulic, electrical, or megatronic disciplines.

Experience: High school graduate with at least 1-4 years of verifiable experience performing preventive maintenance task. Must be able to read and understand simple electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics and apply them to repair equipment and to order necessary parts. Must be able to troubleshoot minor equipment issues.

Personal Tool Requirements: Following is a list of tools employee must provide to perform this job.

• Welder Hood
• Mechanical Tools Necessary to Perform Job per tool list.
• Voltage Tester
• V.O.M. (Analog satisfactory)

Supervision: Reports to Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager for job assignments and instructions. Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibility: Exercises moderate degree of judgment. Questionable matters referred to the supervisor for assistance.

The above description represents a general synopsis of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition reimbursement; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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