Tool Technician

Higginbotham Brothers dates to 1881, when the company opened its first general store in Texas. Today, Higginbotham Brothers supplies professional builders, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers with lumber and a deep catalog of specialty building products, including hardware, windows, doors, plumbing materials and interior/exterior paint, from its 40 locations across Texas and Oklahoma.

A Brief Overview

A Tool Technician has a high level of expertise and ability to diagnose and repair a variety of power tools and equipment.

What You Will Do

• Diagnose and make repairs on pneumatic tools such as power nailers & staplers.
• Disassemble tools and use testing devices to identify problems.
• Follow manufacturer directions and warranty requirements when installing products.
• Use technical manuals to determine required replacement parts and assemble tools based on manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Track time and materials as required for each repair job.
• Prepare paperwork and keep stock of repair parts.
• Operate all equipment in safe and responsible manner.
• Train entry-level technicians on proper techniques and methods.
• Receive threaded mechanical fasteners ensuring correct item, price and quantity shipped.
• Deliver products to customers.
• Manage inventory stock for customers which includes recording inventory needed for replenishment, reporting to buyer items needed for order, deliver stock and restocking product as per customer request.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Attend all training to learn new technology.
• Cross-train in other areas to expand knowledge and expertise.
• Comply with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
  
  

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience repairing power tools required.
• Combination of power tool repair training from a vocational school required.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Good mechanical skills and understanding of schematics and diagrams
• Must be computer literate, organized and accurate
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must have knowledge of threaded mechanical fasteners
• Ability to work overtime as needed
  
  

Higginbotham Brothers (HBC), a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.