About this role
## Working Hours/Days
M-F, 6:30am - 5pm
Overview
T he purpose of the Shop Helper is to contribute to the overall efficiency of the shop by completing semi-skilled and unskilled tasks, enabling Journeyman Technicians to dedicate their time to tasks requiring highly-skilled and technical expertise.
Basic Duties
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Semi-Skilled
- Assist Journeyman Technicians with skilled and/or technical jobs in the shop when a Journeyman is assigned to the job.
- Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled service on equipment, attachments, and components. May perform up to 500 hour interval PM services and associated tasks independently.
- Removal and installation of parts requiring use of hand and air operated tools only, excluding parts that require fine tuning for proper system operation.
- On a previously blocked-up machine, removal of undercarriage parts limited to the following: carrier rollers, and sprocket segments.
- Minor painting (not to include professional spray equipment) and heating associated with repair work.
- Conduct preliminary diagnosis of machinery, component, and system problems (Helpers may not use diagnostic equipment).
- Installation and replacement of minor electrical components, alternators, ECM’s excluding electric motors.
- Complete service reports as required
- Locate and use service literature and/or technical information as required
- Maintenance and repair of shop equipment and tools.
Unskilled
- Load/unload components, parts, equipment and machinery.
- Conduct machine inventories.
- Conduct storage tank and shop supplies and tool inventories.
- Maintain tanks and settling pits.
- Transport or deliver components and equipment as directed.
- Clean, pressure wash, or otherwise prepare equipment, mechanical parts and components.
- Maintain wash bays and associated equipment.
- Perform general shop and facilities clean-up as required.
General Expectations
- Successfully complete and pass all Service Training and employee development classes
- Conduct repairs according to Caterpillar published guidelines and recommendations
- Complete tasks in a timely manner as required by management
- Use safe working practices and required personal protective equipment at all times
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Complete all paperwork, data entry and reporting as required
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Adhere to guidance and directions given by supervisors
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
Altorfer Industries offers an industry leading compensation and fully funded union benefits:
- Employer funded Union Healthcare & Union pension
- Paid Holidays
- 3 paid personal days
- Paid Funeral Leave
- Vacation: 1 week (40 hours) of vacation after 1 year of full-time employment. Prorated for the first calendar year of employment.
- Education Assistance
- Tool Insurance
Payrate: $25.29 -$31.65 per hour
Qualifications
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Two years experience with hands-on mechanical repair work on diesel or gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, or earthmoving or industrial equipment, OR related certification from an accredited technical school, community college or training program.
- A successful candidate will be required to provide their own tools including but not limited to ¾ inch drive ratchet & socket sets, box wrench set up to1 ½ inch, ½ inch torque set, ½ inch drive impact tools and additional hand tools. A complete tool list will be provided to candidates during the interview process.
- Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of DBSi a plus
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 100 lbs, ability to push/pull with 60lbs of force, ability to lift and work overhead, ability to stand/walk continuously for long periods of time and ability to squat, kneel and bend repetitively.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Experience in hands-on mechanical repair work with diesel or gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, or earthmoving or industrial equipment.
- Ability to read and comprehend regulations, instructions, and technical information.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Reliably follows verbal instructions and guidance.
- Completes tasks without supervision.
- Strong desire to meet performance expectations.
- Desire to learn and develop skills.
- Good attitude and a cooperative spirit.
## Posted Min
USD $25.29/Hr.
## Posted Max
USD $31.65/Hr.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran .
Why Work for Altorfer?
At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.