Undercarriage Rebuilder/Track Press Operator

JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY:

Repair and rebuild all undercarriage component parts, and assemblies.  Operate all machines and equipment used in this operation.  Provide on-the-job training to mechanics and helpers.  Act as a temporary work center lead-person as assigned.  Work in adverse weather and other adverse shop and field situations presented by customer needs.  Communicate orally and in writing information, instructions, and explanations to associates, customers and management regarding equipment conditions, problems, and recommendations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate automatic welding machines, track press, track re-grousering equipment, and other shop equipment.
• Disassemble components, inspect parts, and check for wear and defects.
• Determine reparability, reusability and extent of repairs required.
• Reassemble all types of undercarriages, assemblies, and components.
• Complete required timecards and service reports.
• Maintain company equipment – keep in good clean orderly condition.
• Work safely at all times.  Adhere to all applicable safety policies.  Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Learn and use Empire, Caterpillar and allied product procedures and systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain current MSHA card if work area requires.
• Provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned. 
• Work overtime as needed.
• Travel to remote locations as needed.
• Make warranty recommendations.
• Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated technical skill competence.
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation.
• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Current driver’s license.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience.
• Completion of TRAIN test evaluation.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• May be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".   A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Salary : $21 - $38