ClassificationNon-Exempt

 Job SummaryThe Shop Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing equipment in the
shop.

 Essential Functions

Ideal job for someone new to the workforce and interested in getting
 hands-on experience with a wide range of tools and the skills to use them:
 
 * Efficient and accurate use of measurement tools
 * Full range of mechanics hand and pneumatic tools.
 * Angle grinders
 * Hand drills
 * Sanders
 * Magnetic drill
 * Bandsaws
 * Drill press
 * Bench grinder
 * Commercial painting equipment
 * Forklifts
 * Oxy-acetylene torch
 * MIG Welder
 * Hydraulic hose assembly
 * Material prep and layout
 * Heavy equipment assembly
 * Hydraulic system theory, engineering and assembly
 * Power take off installation and application
 * Inventory managementQualifications

* Mechanical aptitude with a desire to learn
 * Lift up to 100 lbs
 * Maintain a clean and orderly work area
 * Consistently work 40 hour weeks
 * Reliable transportation
 * Some prior experience using hand and power tools is a plus

Typical Physical Activity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to occasionally lift 100 pounds from floor to chest; reach and use the arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while performing mechanical operations; exert push and pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools; endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations; use hands to grasp hand tools and parts and climb onto and operate equipment. 

Typical Environmental Conditions

Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

The Shop Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.