Technician - Shop Assistant at MacAllister Machinery

Position Summary

This position will assist the Shop Technicians in performing basic troubleshooting and repair work in the shop. This position will be responsible for housekeeping and properly maintaining company issued tools and equipment while following safety procedures.   

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with basic troubleshooting and diagnosing of equipment malfunctions and failures
• Assist in rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining equipment and components
• Develop an understanding of the operation, function, specifications, capabilities and controls of any piece of company equipment
• Complete all assigned documents associated with repairs in an accurate and timely manner
• Adhere to manager’s and lead mechanic’s directions regarding all repairs
• Adheres to all safety rules and maintains quality housekeeping in work area

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No formal responsibility for supervising others

Position Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year or more of experience with assisting or helping repair equipment in the construction, automotive, or agriculture field

Preferred

• Certificate acquired through a vocational or technical school
• 1 year or more of work-related experience with heavy equipment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Good communication skills, including verbal, written, non-verbal, and listening skills.
• Good customer service skills with basic prospecting skills and the ability to meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
• The ability to uphold professionalism with both internal and external customers, including personal appearance and friendly, courteous treatment of peers, subordinates and customers
• Knowledgeable/good mechanical aptitude
• Moderate computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office. Moderate experience using data base systems
• Basic knowledge of safety rules, laws and regulations concerning engine service, hydraulics, electrical, technical functions of various components and tooling procedures and capabilities
• Self-motivated

Other requirements of Position

• Works under close supervision. Employee may act independently for reoccurring assignments, but supervision is readily available for unfamiliar situations or problems
• Major responsibilities do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Detailed instructions or established procedures are usually available as guidelines for most aspects of the job.
• Frequently communicates with management, coworkers, and vendors

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.